Power to obtain disclosure of identity
87L Power to obtain disclosure of identity
A police officer may require a person whose identity is unknown to the officer to disclose his or her identity if—
the person is in an area that is the target of an authorisation (whether or not in or on a vehicle), or
the person is in or on a vehicle on a road that is the target of an authorisation,
and the police officer reasonably suspects that the person has been involved or is likely to be involved in a public disorder.
A person who is so required to disclose his or her identity must not, without reasonable excuse, fail or refuse to comply with the requirement.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units or 12 months imprisonment, or both.
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, in response to any such requirement—
give a name that is false in a material particular, or
give an address other than the person’s full and correct address.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units or 12 months imprisonment, or both.
A police officer may request a person who is required under this section to disclose his or her identity to provide proof of his or her identity.
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