Road Traffic (Administration) Act 2008

Evidence of a written statement purporting to be made by the manufacturer of a vehicle or part of a vehicle regarding the mass rating of the vehicle or part determined by the manufacturer is admissible in any proceedings under a road law and is prima face evidence —

of the mass rating; and

of any conditions to which the rating is subject included in the statement; and

that the statement was made by the manufacturer of the vehicle or part.

Evidence of a written statement purporting to be made by the manufacturer of load restraint equipment designed for use on a vehicle or a part of a vehicle regarding the strength or performance rating of the equipment determined by the manufacturer is admissible in any proceedings and is prima face evidence —

of the strength or performance rating; and

that the equipment was designed for that use; and

of any conditions to which the rating is subject included in the statement; and

that the statement was made by the manufacturer of the equipment.

Evidence of a written statement purporting to be made by the manufacturer of equipment that comprises a load is admissible in any proceedings and is prima face evidence of the mass of the equipment.