It is an offence to give, offer, or promise a bribe or other inducement to a police officer to try to persuade the police officer to neglect, or fail to carry out, their duties [Summary Offences Act 1953 (SA) s 61].
The maximum penalty is a fine of $10,000 or imprisonment for 2 years.
Bribing a police officer : Last Revised: Wed Apr 16th 2025
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