Does Santa Claus Follow the Law?

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December 25th is coming up, and if you’ve been good, Santa Claus might bring you presents. But when Santa brings gifts, is he actually allowed to come into your home without your permission? In other words, is Santa a lawbreaker?

Santa Claus hiding his face with a hand while getting his picture taken at a police station.

Santa Claus, his elves and Mrs. Claus use magic to “secretly” observe well-behaved and naughty children alike. This helps them prepare a gift list for Christmas Night. While doing what he thinks is best for the children, Santa collects a great deal of personal data. For example, he collects names, addresses and, of course, children’s wish lists.

Quiz père Noël – ANG

Does Santa really have the right to collect so much information?

Wrong answer

Watching children without their knowledge goes against privacy laws. If we assume that Santa runs a toy manufacturing company, he’s not allowed to make a list with people’s personal information without their consent. For children under the age of 14, parental consent is required.

Right answer

Watching children without their knowledge goes against privacy laws. If we assume that Santa runs a toy manufacturing company, he’s not allowed to make a list with people’s personal information without their consent. For children under the age of 14, parental consent is required.

Santa’s elves work very hard to make toys. They work seven days a week, day and night, to make sure everything’s ready on time. Is this legal?

Wrong answer

If the elves worked in Quebec or if Santa Claus lived or had his headquarters here, the elves would normally be entitled to a minimum of 32 consecutive hours of rest per week. Santa would have to give the elves breaks from time to time so they can rest.

Right answer

If the elves worked in Quebec or if Santa Claus lived or had his headquarters here, the elves would normally be entitled to a minimum of 32 consecutive hours of rest per week. Santa would have to give the elves breaks from time to time so they can rest.

Legendary as he is, can Santa really enter your home without a key?

Wrong answer

Entering homes without permission to drop off presents and eat cookies that don’t belong to him… Santa’s actions could be considered breaking and entering. He could face criminal charges for doing so. But since he’s Santa Claus, we tend to give him certain privileges that no one else has.

Right answer

Entering homes without permission to drop off presents and eat cookies that don’t belong to him… Santa’s actions could be considered breaking and entering. He could face criminal charges for doing so. But since he’s Santa Claus, we tend to give him certain privileges that no one else has.

Can Santa really travel around the world in a single night, delivering presents nonstop?

Right answer

Driving while tired is not an offence in itself. However, fatigue can reduce alertness, slow reaction time, and increase the risk of accidents. Depending on the circumstances, Santa Claus could still be charged with offences such as dangerous driving, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, or criminal negligence causing death.

What would happen if Santa Claus had one too many alcoholic drinks before leaving? If his blood alcohol level is over 0.08, meaning over 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, that’s a crime! Santa could also be charged with a crime if his ability to drive is impaired by alcohol or drugs, including medication, even if he’s under the legal blood alcohol limit. Sleeping in his parked sleigh after drinking must also be avoided. In all these cases, Santa could face impaired driving charges, which could result in serious penalties like imprisonment and a criminal record. These rules don’t just apply to cars. They also apply to boats, trains and aircraft, which means they could apply to Santa’s sleigh too!

Wrong answer

Driving while tired is not an offence in itself. However, fatigue can reduce alertness, slow reaction time, and increase the risk of accidents. Depending on the circumstances, Santa Claus could still be charged with offences such as dangerous driving, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, or criminal negligence causing death.

What would happen if Santa Claus had one too many alcoholic drinks before leaving? If his blood alcohol level is over 0.08, meaning over 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, that’s a crime! Santa could also be charged with a crime if his ability to drive is impaired by alcohol or drugs, including medication, even if he’s under the legal blood alcohol limit. Sleeping in his parked sleigh after drinking must also be avoided. In all these cases, Santa could face impaired driving charges, which could result in serious penalties like imprisonment and a criminal record. These rules don’t just apply to cars. They also apply to boats, trains and aircraft, which means they could apply to Santa’s sleigh too!

While it’s an incredible feat, can Santa Claus legally park his sleigh on rooftops?

Wrong answer

Property owners have the right to refuse that others use their land, unless the law allows it. If you or Santa park on private property or in an area where parking is not allowed, you could receive a fine or have your vehicle towed at your expense.

Right answer

Property owners have the right to refuse that others use their land, unless the law allows it. If you or Santa park on private property or in an area where parking is not allowed, you could receive a fine or have your vehicle towed at your expense.