One state has increased its penalty for accessing closed roads and/or interfering with “road closed” signs to $10,000.
Main Roads Western Australia announced earlier this week that the change would come into play within the state.
“Fires, floods, cyclones and extreme weather can sometimes lead to roads being closed or restricted, for safety reasons,” Main Roads WA said.
“While these hazards can be inconvenient, they are also extremely dangerous.
“If you come across a road closed sign on your travels, remember that CLOSED means CLOSED.”