Elements of the offence
It is an offence to throw or drop an object at or on a vehicle being driven on a road, busway, railway or tramway [Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (SA) s 32A]. The offence will be made out regardless of whether the vehicle is moving or stationary at the time that the object is thrown or dropped.
Penalty
A penalty of up to 5 years imprisonment applies.
Definition of 'vehicle'
‘Vehicle’ includes all modes of transport such as bicycles, animal drawn carriages and even a person riding an animal.
The types of objects covered by the legislation are numerous and include: