Practice question

What is the primary legal purpose of a written notice issued to an accused person under Section 56 of the Criminal Procedure Act?

  1. To suspend the driver's license immediately.
  2. To secure the attendance of the accused in court for a minor criminal charge, as an alternative to arrest.
  3. To confiscate the vehicle as state property.
  4. To warn the driver of demerit point accumulation.

Answer: B — To secure the attendance of the accused in court for a minor criminal charge, as an alternative to arrest.

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