HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW (ACT)
709AEvidence of speed
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709A Evidence of speed (1) This section applies if the speed of a heavy vehicle is relevant in a proceeding for an offence against this Law. (2) Evidence that is obtained or may be given under the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999 may be given in the (3) Without limiting subsection (2), a certificate about a matter under the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999, part 6 (Traffic offence detection devices) is— (a) admissible in the proceeding; and (b) evidence of the matter. (4) If the heavy vehicle is being towed by another heavy vehicle, the heavy vehicle and towing vehicle are taken to be travelling at the same speed. (5) This section does not limit evidence that can be presented apart from