166Evidence regarding manufacturer’s ratings

166 Evidence regarding manufacturer’s ratings

(1) Evidence of a written statement purporting to be made by the manufacturer of a vehicle or component of a vehicle regarding the mass rating of the vehicle or component determined by the manufacturer is admissible in any proceedings and is prima face evidence: (a) of the mass rating; and (b) of any conditions to which the rating is subject included in the statement; and (c) that the statement was made by the manufacturer of the vehicle or component. (2) Evidence of a written statement purporting to be made by the manufacturer of load restraint equipment designed for use on a vehicle or combination (or a component of a vehicle or combination) regarding the strength or performance rating of the equipment determined by the manufacturer is admissible in any proceedings and is prima facie evidence: (a) of the strength or performance rating; and (b) that the equipment was designed for that use; and (c) of any conditions to which the rating is subject included in the statement; and (d) that the statement was made by the manufacturer of the equipment.