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SUMMARY OFFENCES ACT 1923 - SECT 74

Power to regulate traffic in certain cases

    (1)     The Commissioner may, as occasion arises, give directions either in writing, orally, or by any agency which he thinks fit:

        (a)     specifying the route to be observed by motor vehicles, vehicles of any other kind, horses, and persons, and for preventing the obstruction of the streets and thoroughfares on any occasion of public procession, public rejoicings, or public illuminations;

        (b)     for keeping order, or for preventing any obstruction of the streets or thoroughfares in the immediate neighbourhood of any public building, public office, theatre, or place of public resort; and

        (c)     for keeping order, or for preventing any obstruction of the streets or thoroughfares on any occasion when the streets or thoroughfares are thronged or are liable to be obstructed.

    (2)     The Commissioner may delegate his powers under this section in any particular case to any Superintendent or Inspector of Police.

    (3)     Any person who, on being requested by any member to comply with any direction given pursuant to this section, fails to forthwith comply with such direction, shall be guilty of an offence.

Penalty:     200 dollars.



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