Road Traffic Act · s 81

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s 81Recovery of damage to roads and bridges

If by reason of any offence under this Part any damage is caused to any road or bridge by any motor vehicle or trailer, the owner of the vehicle or trailer and the person driving the same shall be jointly and severally liable to the Government or the local authority responsible for the maintenance thereof for damage done thereby and the Director General of Public Works or the local authority or any person authorised by the Director General of Public

Works or the local authority may cause such damage to be made good and may recover the cost thereof from such person or persons.

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