11(1)No person shall make a false or misleading statement on a transportation certificate or make any other false or misleading statement, either orally or in writing, to peace officers, inspectors or other persons engaged in carrying out their duties and functions or in exercising their powers under this Act or the regulations.

11(2)No person shall be convicted of an offence under subsection (1) if he or she exercised due diligence to prevent its commission.