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They are talking about a speeding violation, not a lawsuit or criminal prosecution at the Grand Jury level... When was the last time you saw a speeding ticket taken to the Grand Jury??? 
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Give me a break, can't you see that I messed up my previous post? Since I can't edit my posts, I'll try to repost what I actually was trying to post:
This is the legal definition for Prima Facie:
"adj. Latin for "at first look," or "on its face," referring to a lawsuit or criminal prosecution in which the evidence before trial is sufficient to prove the case unless there is substantial contradictory evidence presented at trial. A prima facie case presented to a Grand Jury by the prosecution will result in an indictment."
I was only trying to clarify that according to the legal definition, the prima facie language as used in HB 847, means is that any speeds above the speed limit are automatically rated as "not reasonable or prudent" and therefore are unlawful ... the burden would be on the defendant to prove otherwise.
You guys seem to be forgetting that the same prima facie language is used for NH highway speed limits.
I also wanted to reply to Airwave's comment "Hey, the water is still chilly it's only June", by saying that I'm still wearing my wetsuit on most days.
Sorry for messing up - but it was late when I was replying and I hit [Submit Reply] instead of [Preview Post].