Question: Is making out in car legal in Canada?

(In Canada, its illegal to have sex in public but you can have sex in your car if you are not seen by others. In 1981, a Supreme Court of Canada judge dismissed charges against a Vancouver couple caught by flashlight wielding police, saying it is obvious the accused did not want to be seen.)

What happens if you get caught making out in a car Canada?

So if youre doing it in a car parked on the side of a busy street, and pedestrians are walking by you, eventually you might get a tap on the window from a policeman. The punishment for what would be deemed an indecent act is up to 18 months in jail.

Can we kiss on road in Canada?

In most of the Europe countries, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and the United States it is very common to see people holding hands, hugging and kissing in public. It is not socially acceptable. Kissing is an offence to public decency.

Is making out in public a crime in Canada?

Fancy getting frisky outdoors? That means couples can be charged with an indecent act under section 173 of the Criminal Code of Canada if they have sex within public view. The maximum sentence, according to the Toronto Sun, is 18 months in jail.

Is kissing in public a crime in Canada?

In Canada, sexual activity is only legal when both the parties consent. Canada has a broad definition of sexual assault, and all unwanted sexual activities fall under it. For example, unwanted groping, fondling, kissing and rape are all considered to be forms of sexual assault.

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