In Canada, the Criminal Code makes it illegal for a motor vehicle driver to disobey an order to stop for a police officer.
Flight from police causing injury or death is always indictable, with maximum penalties of 14 years and life imprisonment, respectively.
For example, in Virginia, it is a misdemeanor to refuse to assist an officer in responding to a breach of the peace[2] or in executing his official duties in a criminal case.
[4] An individual who refuses "to obey an official command" given by a police officer may be charged under the Swedish Criminal Code.
Notable individuals who have been cited under this statute include Greta Thunberg, who was charged 1,500 Swedish krona for her refusal to disperse[6] from a peaceful protest on September 15, 2020.