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Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
39Failure to comply with directions
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#### 39 Failure to comply with directions
39 Failure to comply with directions
(cf [Police Powers (Vehicles) Act 1998](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1998-166), s 10)
> A person must not, without reasonable excuse—
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> > (a) fail or refuse to stop a vehicle the person is driving when directed to do so by a police officer under this Division, or
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> > (b) fail or refuse to comply with any other direction given by a police officer under this Division.
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> Maximum penalty—50 penalty units or 12 months imprisonment, or both.