Question 290 · Traffic laws

What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

1. Absolute responsibility, unless he can prove that another person drove the vehicle at that time.
2. If he doesn’t drive the vehicle, he bears no responsibility.
3. The vehicle owner is only held responsible if he is present in the vehicle while another person is driving it.
4. The vehicle owner is responsible for it even if the vehicle is stolen.

Correct answer: Absolute responsibility, unless he can prove that another person drove the vehicle at that time.

Appears in the exam for: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Motorcycle (A1), Car (B)

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