(1) A person shall not interfere in any way with a motor vehicle without the permission of the registered owner or the person in charge of the motor vehicle.
(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both. (Substituted by Act 10 of 2006)
(3) A person shall not be convicted of an offence under this section if he or she proves that the motor vehicle was obstructing his or her motor vehicle or that of another, and the interference was reasonably necessary.
(4) If a person is convicted of an offence under this section, the Court may order compensation for the use and for any damage to the motor vehicle, in addition to, or instead of, imposing a penalty.
(Amended by Act 10 of 2006)