Lock was convicted of operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator and had

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Lock was convicted of operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator and had his license suspended. The statute said that individuals with suspended driving privileges could still commute so long as the device they used is designed to have a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour (mph). Lock was subsequently driving his motorized bicycle at 43 mph on a flat surface when apprehended. He challenged his conviction, arguing that his bicycle was not with the statute because it had a maximum designed speed of 25 mph. He argued that the law was unconstitutionally vague and that he did not know his speed was possible until he was pulled over. Is he correct? Why?

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No he is not correct in this case , as ignorance of Law is not a valid defense . The person who has been apprehended has a responsibiltiy to know at what speed is he driving . In this case he is bound to be treated as defaulter of law and accordingly punishment shall be given . Jury may decide to give him a benefit only if it could be proven that as per the company the bike can never ride beyond 25 KM speed.

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