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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.
Penalty: In the case of –
(a) a first offence – a fine not exceeding 25 penalty units; and
(b) a second or subsequent offence – a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.