28Failing to comply with a direction in relation to a ship, aircraft or vehicle

28  Failing to comply with a direction in relation to a ship, aircraft or vehicle  (a) the person is in or near a service ship, service aircraft or service vehicle; and  (b) the person is given a lawful direction by, or with the authority of, the person in command of the ship, aircraft or vehicle; and  (c) the direction:  (i) relates to the sailing or handling of the ship, the flying or handling of the aircraft or the handling of the vehicle; or  (ii) affects the safety of the ship, aircraft or vehicle or of the persons on board the ship, aircraft or vehicle; and  (d) the first‑mentioned person does not comply with the direction.  (2) Strict liability applies to paragraph (1)(d).  (3) It is a defence if the person proves that he or she had a reasonable excuse for the relevant conduct. Note: The defendant bears a legal burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3). See section 13.4 of the Criminal Code.