Evidence of speed
79 Evidence of speed
S. 79(1) amended by Nos 28/2009 s. 25, 34/2023 s. 48(1).
If in any criminal proceedings the speed at which a vehicle travelled on any occasion is relevant, evidence of the speed of the vehicle as indicated or determined on that occasion by a prescribed road safety camera or prescribed speed detector when tested, sealed and used in the prescribed manner is, without prejudice to any other mode of proof and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, proof of the speed of the vehicle on that occasion.
S. 79(2) inserted by No. 14/2007 s. 12(3), substituted by No. 34/2023 s. 48(2).
For the purpose of any criminal proceedings in which the speed at which a vehicle travelled on any occasion is relevant, if a vehicle is being towed by another vehicle, the towed vehicle and the towing vehicle are to be taken to be travelling at the same speed.
Note to s. 79(2) inserted by No. 25/2025 s. 18(2).
Note
See section 84BAA.
S. 79A inserted by No. 95/2005 s. 16.
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed manner
). Made under this Act:
- Road Safety (Automated Vehicles) Regulations 2018 · under section 95
- Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 2019 · under section 95
- Road Safety (Driving Instructors) Regulations 2020 · under section 95
4 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
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