Section 45, The Road Traffic Act, 2007

(1) A person commits an offence if he causes or permitsanother person 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; Surrender of certificates or Production of certificates and licences to police officers and authorized Service of notices. sale of vehicles, etc. not complying with regulations as to construction. Use of vehicle in dangerous condition. 26 27 (b) the purpose for which it is used; (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 or damage to property. (2) A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding Le500,000 or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or to both. (3) The use of motor vehicles and trailers on the road their construction and equipment and the conditions under which they may be so used shall be prescribed by regulations made under this Act.