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Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999
53Hindering or obstructing police officers or authorised officers
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### 53 Hindering or obstructing police officers or authorised officers
> A person must not hinder or obstruct a police officer or an authorised officer acting in the exercise of powers conferred by this Act.
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> Penalty: In the case of –
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> > > (a) a first offence – a fine not exceeding 25 penalty units; and
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> > > (b) a second or subsequent offence – a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.