Crown appeal of an acquittal on a charge of stunt driving contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
The trial Justice of the Peace erred in law by imposing a requirement that an officer must "lock in" the speed reading on a radar device as an essential element of the offence.
Both Crown and Defence agreed this was an error.
The appellate court found that the trial Justice properly found the officer was qualified, the radar device was in proper working order, and the accused was driving at 171 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
The court allowed the appeal, set aside the acquittal, and entered a finding of guilt.
