7Proof of testing

7 Proof of testing

(1)  In this regulation –

test certificate means a certificate in an approved form, in respect of the testing of a device under regulation 10 , 11 , 15 , 17 , 20 or 23 .

(2)  In any proceedings for an offence –

(a) it is not necessary to prove the onsite testing of a device in accordance with regulation 10 , 11 , 15 , 17 , 20 or 23 , other than the onsite testing last preceding the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed; and

(b) it is not necessary to prove the calibration testing of a device in accordance with regulation 11 other than the calibration testing last preceding the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed; and

(c) a test certificate is evidence and, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, proof of the matters set out in the certificate; and

(d) evidence that a device operated for the purposes of these regulations bears a number corresponding to the number of a device referred to in a test certificate is evidence and, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, proof that the first-mentioned device is identical to the one referred to in the certificate.

(3)  The Transport Commission is to ensure that a copy of each approved form of a test certificate is published on a website maintained by or on behalf of the Department.