Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

82.   Improper parking

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    (1)   A person shall not leave, or cause a motor vehicle or trailer to remain stationary, in such a way that it presents a danger to others or obstructs traffic.

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    (2)   A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and on summary conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding $400 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 21 days or to both. (Amended by Acts 1 of 2005 and 12 of 2005)

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    (3)   A person shall not be convicted of an offence under subsection (1) if the person proves that he or she exercised due diligence to avoid the commission of the offence or to minimise the danger posed by the motor vehicle.

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    (4)   If an offence is committed under this section, the registered owner of the motor vehicle or trailer is guilty of a like offence unless he or she establishes that the offence was committed without his or her knowledge or consent and that he or she exercised all due diligence to prevent its commission.