Practice question

According to Section 40(1)(c) of the CPA, a peace officer may arrest without a warrant any person who:

  1. Fails to pay a parking ticket within 14 days.
  2. Has escaped or attempts to escape from lawful custody.
  3. Drives a vehicle with an expired license disc.
  4. Argues with the officer about a traffic fine.

Answer: B — Has escaped or attempts to escape from lawful custody.

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