Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967

90Proof, in summary proceedings, of identity of driver of vehicle.

Where on the summary trial in England or Wales of an information for an offence to which section 85 of this Act applies—

(a)it is proved to the satisfaction of the court, on oath or in manner prescribed by rules made under section 15 of the [1949 c. 101.] Justices of the Peace Act 1949, that a requirement under the said section 85(2) to give information as to the identity of the driver of a particular vehicle on the particular occasion to which the information relates has been served on the accused by post, and

(b)a statement in writing is produced to the court purporting to be signed by the accused that the accused was the driver of that vehicle on that occasion,

the court may accept that statement as evidence that the accused was the driver of that vehicle on that occasion.