National Environment Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008)RegulationsControl of Use of Vehicles in the Coastal Area Regulations14. Presumptions |
| (1) | If in the course of any proceedings in connection with an offence under these regulations it is proved that— |
| (a) | a person was sitting behind the steering wheel or at the controls of a vehicle, whether or not the vehicle was stationary, it shall be prima facie proof that the person was using that vehicle in that place. |
| (b) | a person used a vehicle in the coastal area other than on a public road, it shall be prima facie proof that— |
| (i) | the vehicle was used in a manner that was not permissible under regulation 3; |
| (ii) | was not authorised in terms of a permit granted under regulation 4 or an exemption under regulation 16, or |
| (iii) | was not lawful in terms of regulation 18. |