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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, s 10)
A person must not, without reasonable excuse—
(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
(b) fail or refuse to comply with any other direction given by a police officer under this Division.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units or 12 months imprisonment, or both.