Liability of driver and owner for offences

If, (a) any motor vehicle is used which does not comply with or contravenes any provision of 26 (Third Party Risks) this Act or of any regulation or of any order lawfully made under this Act or any (b) any motor vehicle is used in such state or condition or in such a manner as to contravene any such provision; or (c) anything is done or omitted in connection with a motor vehicle in contravention of any such provision, then, unless otherwise expressly provided by this Act, (i) the driver or person in charge of the motor vehicle at the time of the offence shall be guilty of an offence unless the offence was not due to any act, omission, neglect, or default on his part; and (ii) the owner of the motor vehicle shall also be guilty of an offence, if present at the time of the offence or if absent, unless the offence was committed without his consent and was not due to any act or omission on his part, and he had taken all reasonable precautions to prevent an offence.