Closure of Highway

32.  (1) The owner may close part of Highway 407 to traffic in order to do work on Highway 407 for such time as is necessary to do the work but in all cases the owner shall keep Highway 407 open to traffic travelling in both directions at all times, except as provided in any other Act or regulations. 1998, c. 28, s. 32 (1).

Approval of Minister

(2) If the owner plans to close a part of Highway 407 for more than 72 hours, the owner shall give the Minister of Transportation at least 30 days written notice and shall not commence the closure without the approval of the Minister. 1998, c. 28, s. 32 (2).

No liability

(3) Every person using any part of Highway 407 which is closed to traffic in accordance with this section does so at the person's own risk and the owner is not liable for any damage sustained by a person using any part of Highway 407 which is closed to traffic. 1998, c. 28, s. 32 (3).

Offence

(4) Every person who, without the consent of the owner or other lawful authority,

(a) uses any part of Highway 407 which is closed to traffic under this section is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $200, or such greater amount as may be prescribed;

(b) defaces any barricade, light, detour sign or notice relating to a closure to traffic under this section that is placed on Highway 407 by the owner or other lawful authority is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $200 or such greater amount as may be prescribed;

(c) removes any barricade, light, detour sign or notice relating to a closure to traffic under this section that is placed on Highway 407 by the owner or other lawful authority is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500, or such greater amount as may be prescribed. 1998, c. 28, s. 32 (4).