228Applying brake or emergency device

228 Applying brake or emergency device

228 Applying brake or emergency device

(1) A person must not, without reasonable excuse—

(a) apply any brake or make use of any emergency device fitted to a train or tram; or

(b) make use of any emergency device on railway premises.

Maximum penalty—$10 000.

Example.

Emergency devices include an emergency button on a station communication board or on an escalator.

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