Tuvalu Island Courts Bench Book - Federal Court of Australia

Identification
In Court, the prosecution should identify the person charged by
clearly pointing out that person in Court. The prosecution must
provide evidence to prove that it was the accused who drove faster
than the allowable speed.
Defences
If the prosecution has proved the elements of the offence, beyond
reasonable doubt, the accused may still have a legal defence. The
accused will have to establish their defence to your satisfaction, on
the balance of probabilities (i.e. more likely than not).
Charges under reg7(1) and (2)
Type of vehicle
The prosecution will need to identify the vehicle the accused drove
and the type of vehicle it was, i.e. personal, public service or
commercial.
Specified speed
The prosecution must show what the specified speed is for the type
of vehicle being driven by the accused.
Drove above the specified speed
The prosecution must prove that the accused drove faster than the
specified speed.
Charges under reg7(3)
Vehicle
The prosecution will need to identify the vehicle the accused drove.
Indicated speed
The prosecution must be able to identify the area in which the
accused drove and identify the maximum speed for that area as
indicated by traffic signs.
Drove above the maximum speed
The prosecution must prove that the accused drove faster than the
maximum speed for that area as indicated by traffic signs.
Sentence
$50 fine.
Tuvalu Island Courts Bench Book June 2004