In any proceedings F1for an offence under section 40A of the Road Traffic Act 1988 or for a contravention of or failure to comply with construction and use requirements (within the meaning of Part II of the M1Road Traffic Act 1988) or regulations under section 74 of that Act, any record purporting to be made and authenticated in accordance with regulations under that section shall be evidence (and in Scotland sufficient evidence) of the matters stated in the record and of its due authentication.