Cap. 65 Art. 61Offence of driving away without consent.

(1) Any person who merely with the intention of making temporary use thereof drives away any vehicle, whether propelled

by mechanical power or by any other means, without having either

the consent of the owner thereof or other lawful authority, shall, on

conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six

months or to a fine (multa) not less than one hundred and sixteen

euro and forty-seven cents (116.47) but not exceeding two hundred and thirty-two euro and ninety-four cents (232.94) or to both such imprisonment and fine.

(2) In this article the word "vehicle" shall include a boat, and the word "drives" shall be construed accordingly.

(3) If on proceedings under this article the court is satisfied that the accused acted in the reasonable belief, of which the onus of proof shall lie on the accused, that he had lawful authority or that the owner would, in the circumstances of the case, have given his consent if he had been asked therefor, the accused shall not be liable to be convicted of the offence.