Harbours Act, 1946

Opening and closing of certain bridges.

92.—(1) When a moving or movable bridge under the control of a harbour authority is being or is about to be opened or shut, any officer or servant of the harbour authority may require any person who is on or near the bridge to withdraw to or to remain at a distance of two yards at least from the bridge until the opening or closing is completed.

(2) If a person refuses or fails to comply with a requirement made on him under this section, he shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding two pounds.