Road Traffic Act 1961 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 7 · Miscellaneous Provisions
130. Presumptions
Feedback & supportIn any proceedings for an offence under Part 5, insofar as it may be necessary to establish the offence charged, it is presumed until the contrary is proved —
that any conveyance of persons or goods in a motor vehicle was for hire or reward;
that the passengers carried in a motor vehicle were being carried in consideration of separate payments made by them;
motor vehicle
“motor vehicle” means a vehicle that —(a)is propelled wholly or partly by a motor or by any means other than human or animal power; and(b)is used or intended to be used on any road;
that a vehicle is not a vehicle in relation to which any licence under Part 5 has been granted;
vehicle
“vehicle” means any vehicle whether mechanically propelled or otherwise;
that any person is not the holder of a licence granted under the provisions of Part 5 in respect of a motor vehicle;
licence
“licence” means a vehicle licence issued under the provisions of this Part.
that any person is the owner of a motor vehicle; and
owner
“owner”, in relation to a vehicle which is the subject of a hiring agreement or hire purchase agreement, means the person in possession of the vehicle under that agreement;
that any person is the holder of a licence granted under Part 5.