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Offences, inspections and policeQuestion 89 of 167

A passenger learns of an unauthorized firearm in the vehicle. What protects the passenger from s. 94?

  1. Telling the driver to hide the firearm under a seat
  2. Staying in the vehicle and keeping quiet until the trip ends
  3. Taking the firearm out of the vehicle and keeping it
  4. Trying to leave the vehicle, if feasible, or leaving it
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Correct answer: Trying to leave the vehicle, if feasible, or leaving it

An occupant who becomes aware of the firearm and tries to leave, or leaves, is not guilty.

Source: Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46), Part III, s. 94(3)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026