Please let those who wish to paint crosswalks in Chilliwack without the permission of the city the following from the Criminal Code of Canada:
“430 (1) Every one commits mischief who wilfully (a) destroys or damages property; (b) renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective; (c) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property; or (d) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property…
“Punishment: (2) Every one who commits mischief that causes actual danger to life is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for life.”
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Your article did not mention the legal ramifications of this political stunt by those who disregard the purpose of crosswalks.
If the visibility of a crosswalk is diminished and there is an injury or death as a result, those who committed the mischief( crime) are liable both criminally and civilly.
The Criminal Code is clear and supports the elected government.
Lee Keane
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