Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Regulation 2017
60Offensive behaviour by drivers
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60 Offensive behaviour by drivers
60 Offensive behaviour by drivers
(1) A driver of a passenger vehicle must not, while the vehicle is being used to provide a passenger service or is being used in connection with a passenger service—
(a) behave in an offensive manner in the vehicle or the vicinity of the vehicle, or
(b) intentionally interfere, or intentionally attempt to interfere, with the comfort or safety of other persons.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
(2) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence under this clause if the defendant satisfies the court that the defendant had a reasonable excuse for the alleged behaviour.