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The Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

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Using vehicle in dangerous condition

Using vehicle in dangerous condition etc.

54.  A person is guilty of an offence if he uses, or causes or permits another to use, a motor vehicle or trailer on a road when—

(a)the condition of the motor vehicle or trailer, or of its accessories or equipment; or

(b)the purpose for which it is used; or

(c)the number of passengers carried by it, or the manner in which they are carried; or

(d)the weight, position or distribution of its load, or the manner in which it is secured,

is such that the use of the motor vehicle or trailer involves a danger of injury to any person.

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