Road Traffic Act · s 87

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s 87Liability of driver and owner for offences

If —

(a)

any vehicle is used which contravenes the provisions of this

Act or of any regulations or order made under this Act;

(b)

any vehicle is used in such a state or condition or in such manner as to contravene any such provision; or

(c)

anything is done or omitted in connection with a vehicle in contravention of any such provisions, then, unless otherwise expressly provided by this Act —

(i)

the driver of the vehicle at the time of the offence is guilty of an offence, unless the offence was not due to any act, omission, neglect or default on his part; and

(ii)

owner of the vehicle is also guilty of an offence, if present at the time of the offence, or, if absent, unless the offence was committed without his consent and was not due to any act or omission on his part, and he had taken all reasonable precautions to prevent an offence.