Originally Posted by
nelson249
No ID needed in Ontario but you have to identify yourself at the request of a peace officer.
The same is true throughout the United States - verbally giving your correct name is sufficient. I almost always have my wallet with DL in my pocket but do not volunteer it unless I'm stopped while driving a motor vehicle.
Last year this worked out well when a group of us were stopped for slowly rolling through a stop sign. The officers asked for identification and immediately issued tickets to those who presented any. I was told to stand off to the side when I didn't offer any. After they finished giving out tickets to the others no one came back to me and after a few minutes I slowly walked back over to my bike and resumed my ride.