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Improper use of motor vehicle
Improper use of motor vehicle
Written by
Bill Doogue
Criminal Defence Lawyer
What the Law states - Improper use of motor vehicle
Road Safety Act 1986 - SECT 65A
Improper use of motor vehicle65A. Improper use of motor vehicle
(1) A person must not drive a motor vehicle in a manner which causes the motor vehicle to undergo loss of traction by one or more of the motor vehicle's wheels.
Maximum Penalty in Victoria
5 penalty units.
Under section 28 of the Road Safety act there is a general ability for the Court to suspend a driver's licence where there is no specific disqualification in the section.
What the Prosecution must prove - Improper use of motor vehicle - Vic
1. A person drives a vehicle
2. In a manner that causes loss of traction by one or more of the motor vehicle's wheels.
Possible Defences - Improper use of motor vehicle
1. Factual dispute.
2. Lack intent.
Which court will hear the charge of Improper use of motor vehicle
Magistrates' Court.
