Rhode Island General Laws 31-41.2-5. Hearings
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Evidence from an automated traffic violation detection system shall be considered substantive evidence in the prosecution of all civil traffic violations. Evidence from an automated traffic violation detection system approved by the director 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 and all defenses cognizable at law shall be available to the individual who receives the summons commencing a prosecution under this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 2005, ch. 418, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 9, § 13.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 31-41.2-5
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.