(1)  A person must not, without lawful excuse –

(a) alter, deface or obscure a traffic control device; or

(b) damage, dismantle or destroy a traffic control device; or

(c) remove a traffic control device from the place where it has been lawfully placed or erected.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 40 penalty units.

(2)  In this section –

traffic control device has the same meaning as in section 41H .