Ontario Private Investigator Practice Exam

GPS devices can be placed on a vehicle to track its location only if?

1. You have the vehicle's insurance policy

2. You have written permission of the owner of the vehicle

3. You suspect the driver of illegal activity

4. You are the manufacturer of the vehicle

The correct answer is: You have written permission of the owner of the vehicle

This is because placing a GPS device on someone's vehicle without their knowledge or permission would be considered a violation of their privacy. Without written permission, it is not legal to track someone's location without their consent. Additionally, having the vehicle's insurance policy or being the manufacturer of the vehicle does not automatically give permission to track its location. While suspecting illegal activity may be a reason for wanting to track a vehicle's location, it is not a valid reason to do so without permission. Therefore, the only way to legally track a vehicle's location with a GPS device is to have written permission from the owner of the vehicle.