New 'on the spot' fines now in force for anti-social behaviour
Source: ACT. Minister for Police & Emergency Services. Media Release
"The Minister for Police & Emergency Services, Simon Corbell, has confirmed that the Magistrates Court (Crimes Infringement Notices) Regulation 2008 and the Magistrates Court (Liquor Infringement Notices) Regulation 2008 have now commenced. With the passing of the Crimes Amendment Act 2008 on 1 April 2008 the Crimes Act 1900 and Liquor Act 1975 have been amended to enable police and other authorised officers to issue infringement notices as an alternative to prosecuting offenders for minor street and liquor offences, Mr Corbell said. Police officers will now be able to issue infringement notices for the offences of urinating in public and failing to follow a noise abatement direction. City rangers and police officers will be able to issue infringement notices for individuals found defacing premises. Offenders will face a fine of $200"