Criminal Law

Articles on criminal and regulatory offences, provincial offences, defence strategies, and the rights of the accused in Ontario

Charged with Curbsiding in Ontario? Understanding the Personal Use Exemption Under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act

What Is Curbsiding Under Ontario Law? "Curbsiding" refers to the practice of selling motor vehicles without being registered as a dealer under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002 (MVDA). The term evokes the image of someone selling cars from the curb rather than from a licensed dealership — but the legal definition is broader and more nuanced than the stereotype suggests. Section 4(1)(a) of the MVDA prohibits any person from acting as a motor vehicle dealer unless they are re

Ken Wise

2 hours ago5 min read