56BTemporary closure of public streets in case of danger

### 56B Temporary closure of public streets in case of danger > [*\[Section 56B Inserted by No. 104 of 2001, s. 22, Applied:01 Jan 2002\]*](/view/html/inforce/2002-01-01/act-2001-104#GS22@EN) > > > (1)  A police officer who is satisfied that there is an obstruction or danger to traffic on a public street, or that such an obstruction or danger may arise, may take such action and give such directions to such persons as he or she reasonably considers necessary or expedient in the circumstances to close that street or restrict its use. > > > (2)  A person must comply with a direction under [subsection (1)](#GS56B@Gs1@EN) . > > > > Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units.