Road Traffic Act · s 37

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s 37Offences in connection with stationary motor vehicles

(1)

Any person leaving on any road a motor vehicle unattended with the engine running, or without having taken proper precautions to prevent the vehicle from moving or being moved during the absence of the driver is guilty of an offence.

(2)

Any person who —

(a)

fills petrol into any motor vehicle, while the engine of such vehicle is running, or while any light, other than an electric light, is alight on the vehicle; or

(b)

fills petrol into any public service vehicle while any passenger is within such vehicle, is guilty of an offence.

(3)

Any person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on conviction to a fine of $2,000 and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine of $4,000 and imprisonment for 6 months.

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