Section 270 — Crimes Act 1961: Endangering transport

270 Endangering transport (1) Every one is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years who, with intent to cause danger to persons or property or with reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property,— (a) interferes with any transport facility; or (b) does anything to any transport facility that is likely to cause danger to persons or property. (2) For the purposes of this section, transport facility means any vehicle, ship, or aircraft, and any property used in connection with the transportation of persons or goods; and includes equipment of any kind used in navigation or for the guidance of any vehicle, ship, or aircraft. Compare: 1961 No 43 ss 203 , 300-303 Part 10 (comprising sections 217 to 305) was substituted by a new Part 10 (comprising sections 217 to 272), as from 1 October 2003, by section 15 Crimes Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 39).