(1) This section applies in relation to a proceeding for an offence against this Act.
Note A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
(2) A relevant document that appears to be signed by a competent authority is evidence of the matters stated in it.
(3) In this section:
"relevant document" means any of the following documents:
(a) a document about whether a person is exempt from certain requirements under section 151 (Exemptions by competent authorities—general);
(b) a document relating to vehicles, equipment or other items required by regulation to be approved by the competent authority;
(c) a document relating to accreditation or licensing by the competent authority.