Display “L” Plate
What the Law states – Display “L” Plate
ROAD SAFETY (DRIVERS) REGULATIONS 2009
Learner driver must display L plates
Reg. 47. Learner driver must display L plates
(1) A learner driver must not drive a motor vehicle (other than a tractor) on a highway unless—
(a) an L plate is displayed facing out from the rear of the motor vehicle so that the letter “L” is clearly visible from a distance of 20 metres behind the vehicle; and
(b) in the case of a vehicle other than a motor cycle, an L plate is displayed facing out from the front of the vehicle so that the letter “L” is clearly visible from a distance of 20 metres ahead of the vehicle.
Maximum Penalty for the charge of Display “L” Plate
3
penalty units
What the Prosecution must prove – Display “L” Plate
1. The learner driver drove a motor vehicle on a highway without an “L” plate conspicuously displayed.
Possible Defences – Display “L” Plate
1. Factual dispute.
2. Identification dispute
Which court will hear the charge of Display “L” Plate
Magistrates’ Court.