Prosecuting guidelines for Speeding remain only Guidelines

Question:

Subject:        PROSECUTING GUIDELINES FOR SPEED MEASURING EQUIPMENT [SME]

AND  TRAFFIC LIGHT VIOLATION MONITORING EQUIPMENT [TLVME]

Message:

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Are this guidelines only a recommendation to be followed by traffic departments or have they a legal backing? i.e. Would a violation of these guidelines hold up in court as an argument against a speeding fine?

Answer:

It is just a guideline . Prosecutors would evaluate if a deviation from the guidelines is substantial enough to warrant a withdrawal of a case but it does not form part of the evidence in a case as much of it is just good practice requirements.

Regards

Alta

Alta Swanepoel & Associates

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PROSECUTING GUIDELINES FOR SPEED MEASURING EQUIPMENT