80Damage to roads

80 Damage to roads (1) It is an offence for a person to propel, drag or trail in contact with the surface of a road any sledge, timber, metal, tool, implement, furniture or other heavy material or a conveyance or thing capable of damaging the road. (2) It is an offence for a person to carry timber, metal, tools, implements, furniture or material along a road in a manner that endangers or causes disturbance to another person. (2A) Clause (1) does not apply to a person acting in accordance with a permit. Note for clause (2A) (3) It is an offence for a person to spill or cause to be spilt wet concrete, motor oil, hydraulic fluid or any similar substance on a road or within a public place. (4) An offence against clause (1), (2) or (3) is an offence of strict (5) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against clause (1), (2) or (3) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse. Note for clause (5)