Closing new public road for certain time after making

(1) The Chief Engineer may prohibit all persons from riding or driving any kind of beast or vehicle on any public road for such space of time as he considers necessary, not exceeding one month, after such public road has been built or repaired. (2) Every person who wilfully disobeys such order, the same being duly notified by a notice affixed to a board or boards erected upon or near to such public road, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars.