§ 31-41.3-9. Hearings.
Evidence from an automated school-zone-speed-enforcement system shall be considered substantive evidence in the prosecution of all civil traffic violations. Evidence from an automated school-zone-speed-enforcement system approved by the director of the department of transportation shall be admitted without further authentication and such evidence may be deemed sufficient to sustain a civil traffic violation. In addition to any other defenses as set forth herein, any defenses cognizable at law, with the exception of that available under § 31-41.1-7, shall be available to the individual who receives the citation commencing a prosecution under this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 165, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-41.3 - Automated School-Zone-Speed-Enforcement System Act of 2016
Section 31-41.3-1. - Short title.
Section 31-41.3-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 31-41.3-3. - Automated school-zone-speed-enforcement system authorized and defined.
Section 31-41.3-5. - Operation of system.
Section 31-41.3-6. - Maintenance of system.
Section 31-41.3-7. - Citation precedent.
Section 31-41.3-8. - Procedure — Notice.
Section 31-41.3-9. - Hearings.
Section 31-41.3-10. - Driver/registered owner liability.
Section 31-41.3-11. - Use of evidence in criminal and civil cases.
Section 31-41.3-12. - Nature of violations.
Section 31-41.3-13. - Security of records.