MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING (FIXED PENALTY)
ORDINANCE
PART 3
Fixed Penalty
Division 1—Liability for Fixed Penalty
7. Fixed penalty
(1) A person who contravenes section 5 does not commit an offence but is liable to pay a fixed penalty of $320 for the contravention.
(2) The Legislative Council may, by resolution, amend the amount of the fixed penalty specified in subsection (1).
Division 2—Penalty Notices and Demand Notices
8. Authorized officer may give penalty notice
(1) If an authorized officer has reason to believe that a person is contravening or has contravened section 5, the officer may give the person a notice in the prescribed form requiring him or her to pay the fixed penalty for the contravention.
(2) The notice may be given to the person personally or by affixing it to the motor vehicle.
9. Power to demand personal details, proof of identity and driving licence or permit
(1) If an authorized officer has reason to believe that a person is contravening or has contravened section 5, the officer may, for the purpose of issuing or serving a summons or other document in relation to the contravention, require the person to—
- (a) supply his or her name, date of birth, address and contact telephone number (if any); and
- (b) produce for inspection his or her proof of identity and driving licence or permit (if any).
(2) A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a requirement made under subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable to a fine at level 2.
