40C Driving a service vehicle for unauthorised purpose (i) drives a service vehicle in any place, whether a public place or not; and (ii) is not authorised to drive that vehicle; or (b) the person uses a service vehicle for an unauthorised purpose. (2) An offence under this section is an offence of strict liability. (3) It is a defence to a charge under subsection (1) 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.

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