Evidence from an automated school-zone-speed-enforcement system shall be considered substantive evidence in the prosecution of all civil traffic violations. Evidence from an automated school-zone-speed-enforcement system approved by the director of the department of transportation shall be admitted without further authentication and such evidence may be deemed sufficient to sustain a civil traffic violation. In addition to any other defenses as set forth herein, any defenses cognizable at law, with the exception of that available under § 31-41.1-7, shall be available to the individual who receives the citation commencing a prosecution under this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 165, § 1.
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