(1) In this section,
"traffic offence" means an offence arising out of the use of a motor vehicle
or trailer (within the meaning of the road transport legislation referred to
in section 6 of the Road Transport Act 2013 ) and
"non-traffic offence" means any other offence.
(4)
Despite subsections (2) and (3), regard is to be had to a conviction for any
of the following offences in calculating the crime-free period for any
conviction (whether for a traffic offence or a non-traffic offence). A
conviction for any of the following offences is of relevance in determining
the crime-free period for any earlier offence. The offences are:
(a) culpable
driving (section 52A of the Crimes Act 1900 as in force immediately before
the commencement of Schedule 1 to the Crimes (Dangerous Driving Offences)
Amendment Act 1994 ),