1. Determine whether you have to identify yourself

You must identify yourself if:

• the police have detained you after an accident
• the police think you’ve broken a provincial or municipal traffic law while riding your bicycle
• the police have stopped you while you’re driving a motor vehicle

If you refuse to identify yourself in these situations, you may get arrested or have to stay with the police longer.

If you’re a bicycle rider, you don’t have to show a licence. You can simply give the police your name and address.