The person in whose name a vehicle is registered, shall be presumed
to be the driver of the vehicle involved in an accident resulting
in damage to a vehicle or other object, when the driver fails to stop
and render the duties required of drivers under state law. Proof may
be made by a copy or facsimile of the registration of the vehicle
with the State Highway Department or County Motor Vehicle License
Department or any other licensing agency showing the name of the person
to whom the license plates were issued. This proof shall constitute
prima facie evidence of the fact that the person to whom such certificate
of registration was issued was the driver of the automobile. This
presumption may be rebutted by competent evidence.
(Ordinance adopting Code)
