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Is the offence called "joyriding" in the Criminal Code?

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No. The offence is contained in section 335 of the Criminal Code. It says

"Everyone who, without the consent of the owner, takes a motor vehicle or vessel with intent to drive, use, navigate or operate it or cause it to be driven, used, navigated or operated is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction."


June 2006

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