The accused was charged with driving while disqualified.
He brought a Charter application alleging that the police officer's vehicle stop constituted an arbitrary detention under s. 9, arguing the officer lacked reasonable suspicion and used the Highway Traffic Act as a ruse.
The court found the stop was a valid exercise of police powers under s. 216(1) of the Highway Traffic Act to check for licensing and insurance, which promotes road safety.
The court concluded there was no arbitrary detention or Charter breach, and dismissed the application to exclude the identification evidence.
