83Authorised water officer may give direction in relation to speed

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83 Authorised water officer may give direction in relation to speed

(1) An authorised water officer may direct a person who is operating a vehicle or vessel in a recreational area to operate the vehicle or vessel at a speed that does not exceed the maximum speed determined by the managing Authority for the recreational area.

(2) A person who is given a direction under subregulation (1) must immediately comply with that direction.

Penalty: 20 penalty units.

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