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National Railway Safety Regulator Act, 2002 (Act No. 16 of 2002)

Chapter 10 : Offences and Remedies

45. Offences

 

(1) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with section 23, 24 or 36 or hinders a railway safety inspector in the exercise of his or her powers or the performance of his or her duties in terms of this Act is guilty of an offence.

 

(2) A person convicted of an offence in terms of subsection (1) is liable on conviction to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 years, or to both a fine and such imprisonment.

 

(3) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any other section of this Act is guilty of an offence.

 

(4) A person convicted of an offence in terms of subsection (3) is liable on conviction to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 5 years, or to both a fine and such imprisonment.