Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241:clause:1_40b
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 40B
Character Range: 53564–54271

40B  Negligent conduct in driving

 (1) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian is guilty of an offence if:
 (a) the person drives a service vehicle in any place, whether a public place or not; and
 (b) in doing so, the person engages in negligent conduct.

Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 3 months.

 (2) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian is guilty of an offence if:
 (a) the person drives a vehicle on service land; and
 (b) in doing so, the person engages in negligent conduct.

Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 3 months.

 (3) Absolute liability applies to paragraphs (1)(a) and (2)(a).

Note: For absolute liability, see section 6.2 of the Criminal Code.