A number of knives have been seized from people in public places lately which is a bit of a concern.
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If you are in a public place and you are in possession of a knife either on the street or in a vehicle, you may be committing an offence.
Section 11c of The Summary offences Act is the relevant section which deals with knife offences.
I'll break it down into layman's terms so no-one falls asleep reading this article.
A person cannot have a knife in his/her possession in a public place or a school without a reasonable excuse.
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It's up to you to provide the reasonable excuse.
It is a reasonable excuse for a person to have custody of a knife through the lawful pursuit of your occupation, education or training. The preparation or consumption of food or drink, participation in a lawful entertainment, recreation or sport, the exhibition of knives for retail or other trade purposes, an organised exhibition by knife collectors, the wearing of official uniform or genuine religious purposes.
Remember, the custody has to be necessary in all circumstances during travel to or from or incidental to an activity as previously described.
You cannot have a knife in your possession in a public place for the sole purpose of self defence or the defence of others.
If police catch you with a knife in a public place and you do not have a reasonable excuse you could be looking at fines up to $2200 and/or two years in prison.
Only a short one this week - stay safe in the weather and please be careful on our roads and drive to conditions.
Remember that you can Dob in a Druggie any time you like by contacting Nowra Police on 4421 9699 or ringing Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. If it looks suss, report it. Do not drink and drive. As always, in case of emergency, call (000). Non Emergencies contact Police Assistance Line on 131444 or your local police. To provide anonymous information call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Domestic and Family Violence Info visit www.police.nsw.gov.au. Shoalhaven Domestic Violence Officers. 4421 9666 or 4421 9665. Email shoaldvlo@police.nsw.gov.au
Don't forget. Cops are tops.
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