Ontario woman arrested, jailed in U.S. for driving with a Canadian licence

An Ontario woman is looking for an apology from the Georgia police officer who arrested, handcuffed and charged her because she was driving with a Canadian licence.

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[jp]

Sue them for their lack of training and stupidity.

[ianbattles]

So the cop basically kidnapped a tourist because the cop was ignorant of the law? How is it even possible for a "trained" cop to be THIS wrong about the law???

[peryole]

She is absolutely correct, she did have a right to contact her consulate. That cop needs to be tried and prosecuted

[jamessimmons]

Cops tell us, "Ignorance of the law is no excuse" yet when they show their ignorance, it's all fine and dandy.

[sle]

"Canadian licenses are not accepted in the state of Georgia."
Neither are basic educations or proper police training, apparently.

[fez]

Sue for wrongful arrest. Canada literally has a treaty with the US that states all valid Canadian drivers licences are legal in the US

[williamwebb]

It’s not just Canadians being targeted. It’s with anyone driving a car with anything other than a Georgia license plate. It has been going on forever.

[gonetimeless]

This “police officer “ should be fired immediately

[markpaolino]

As former police officer, I am mortified at the way this poor girl was treated. The officer should be made to find another form of employment.

[gbkworf]

As a 3 decade cop, this was atrocious. In fact I have stopped Canadian tourists in South Florida. Never arrested any of them. YOU NEED TO SUE THEM for FALSE ARREST!

[markr.]

I'd get a lawyer, try to sue for false arrest. I'm embarrassed for my own country. Sad :(

[markmatlick]

This cop probably couldn't find Canada on the map.

[konradvonmarburg]

That cop should be fired and the district should pay her for damages. This is ridiculous.

[littleheart]

It’s embarrassing the stupidity of this police officer. She needs to be fired IMMEDIATELY!!!

[Tghar]

The victim is way too nice. The department needs to be sued.

[nwestark]

You need to sue them for damages and distress.

[johnetches]

This person should be compensated in a huge way. The officer, or the department should be sued to pay huge compensation to this person. What a bloody disgrace.

[Bonzi_Buddy]

The US has a way to deal with this. You sue. This police officer was wrong and they will settle. Screw an apology, demand a settlement.

[tzerpa]

You should sue them for false imprisonment, emotional distress, harassment and discrimination.

[jtcommunication]

The level of incompetence in Law Enforcement is incredible...