Where the erecting of temporary premises is allowed

(1) Nothing contained in this Act shall prevent any public officer duly authorised in that behalf from making temporary use of any part of any public road for the public service, or prevent the Chief Engineer from granting his licence to any person or persons for the erecting of temporary fences and enclosures upon any public road for the purpose of the building, pulling down or repairing of their houses and other buildings or of temporary decorations. (2) The length and breadth of such enclosures shall be described in every such licence, which shall provide for sufficient room for vehicles and carts to pass. (3) The person or persons obtaining such licence shall immediately after sunset during all the time that the enclosure continues, if so required in the licence by the Chief Engineer, place and keep a sufficient light upon the premises till sunrise, and every person who removes or extinguishes such light during such time shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars.