227Not to interfere with train, tram etc

227 Not to interfere with train, tram etc

227 Not to interfere with train, tram etc

(1) A person must not, without either the permission of an authorised officer or reasonable excuse—

(a) move or attempt to move; or

(b) interfere or attempt to interfere with; or

(c) disable, or attempt to disable; or

(d) operate or attempt to operate,

any equipment, rail infrastructure or rolling stock owned or operated by a rail transport operator.

Maximum penalty—$10 000.

(2) Subsection (1) places an evidential burden on the accused to show a reasonable excuse.

(3) In this section—

authorised officer means the rail transport operator, a rail safety officer or a police officer.