176   Multiple offenders

(cf model provisions, s 147)

(1)  This section applies where a provision of the road transport legislation provides (expressly or impliedly) that each of 2 or more persons is liable for an applicable road law offence.

(2)  Proceedings may be taken against all or any of the persons.

(3)  Proceedings may be taken against any of the persons:

(a)  regardless of whether or not proceedings have been commenced against any of the other persons, and

(b)  if proceedings have been commenced against any of the other persons—regardless of whether or not the proceedings have been concluded, and

(c)  if proceedings have been concluded against any of the other persons—regardless of the outcome of the proceedings.

(4)  This section has effect subject to section 177 and to any express provisions of the road transport legislation.