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}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid10971758 AT IAUTOKA \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14886413 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid150320\charrsid10971758 APPEL}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7873144 L}{ \b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid150320\charrsid10971758 ATE JURISDICTION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14886413 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10971758 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14886413 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7873144 CRIMINAL APPEAL No. }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 60 of 1979 \par }\pard \ql 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}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 Appellant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14886413 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10971758 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14886413 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15143718 And}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14886413 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10971758 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri-17\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin-17\lin0\itap0\pararsid14886413 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14886413 MOHAMMED FARUK USMAN ALI KHAN \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8151451\charrsid15143718 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W}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 illiams, Counsel for the Appellant}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9988011 \par Mr. N. Tappoo for Messrs. Koya &}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 Co., Counsel for the Respondent \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9988011 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9988011 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid9988011 JUDGMENT}{ \b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid9988011 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1928797 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9988011 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri703\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin703\lin0\itap0\pararsid14886413 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 The acc}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746968 used was the driver of a heavy goods v}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ehicle which was involved in an accident where two small children standing beside the road were struck by the vehicle and killed. He was charged with causing death by dangerous driving contrary to sect ion 269 of the Penal Code. He pleaded not guilty but after the court had heard the evidence of three witnesses, including an eye witness, the accused changed his plea to guilty, he was convicted of the offence charged and fined $500}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746968 or 9 months imprisonment in default and he w}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 as disqualified from driving h}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 eavy goods vehicles for 5 years.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri3720\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin3720\lin0\itap0\pararsid8471215 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8855641 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri737\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin737\lin0\itap0\pararsid3691026 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 Agains}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 t}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 this sentence and disqualifica}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 tion the Crown have appealed. The }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 first ground of appeal was}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 that the sentence was wrong in principal}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 , there being an aggravating factor, namely excessive speed}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3156994 ,}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3691026 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 necessitating a custodial sentence.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1928797 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178\charrsid1928797 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri917\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin917\lin0\itap0\pararsid3691026 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 The ey}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 e wit}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 ness said that the accused was driving at a h}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 igh speed, and the vehicle left a brake mark on the gravel road 94 feet long, but the magistrate and the prosecution seemed to accept that the accused was not driving at an excessive speed. Brake marks}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 of}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 94}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178\charrsid1928797 feet }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 on }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2372783 a g}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ravel surface do not indicate }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 excessive }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 speed, but then the vehicle did not }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 stop in 94 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 feet, after }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 94 feet }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 the vehicle was }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6179178 apparently }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 going out of control}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8997694\charrsid8997694 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8997694\charrsid1928797 so that the accused had}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8997694 stopped braking hard }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 and }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8997694 the vehicle then carried on and finished }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 in a }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301\charrsid1928797 cane field off the road on}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 the right side of the road some}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 distance beyond. So the brake }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 marks were not a true indication of the vehicles' speed. The accused himself said that he was travelling at 35 miles per hour, but there again 35 m}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 iles per hour in certain circum}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 stances, e.g. a }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 heavy goods vehicle on a gravel}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 road 25 feet wide between sugar cane, hedges}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 and shops or houses and passin}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 g on omnibu}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 s, can be too great a speed. The}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 magistrate in passing sentence added the following remark, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1928797 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri3630\nowidctlpar\tx7560\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin3630\lin720\itap0\pararsid8471215 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 "I fine}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 it difficult to understand how anyone knowing the condi}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 tion of {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}} {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Fiji{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} roads allows a 6-wheel 16}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2372783 \'bd-}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ton ve}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 hicle to be driven by a person w}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ho}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 is not specifically trained, tested and licen}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 sed to drive such a vehicle." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1928797 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5715301 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri917\nowidctlpar\tx10890\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin917\lin0\itap0\pararsid3691026 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 It is correct that under the Ordinance exactly the}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14884255 same qualifications ap}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ply in Fiji for a licence to}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14884255 drive a Mini, as for the heaviest goods vehicle or bus - the only a}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 dded qua}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14884255 lification in respect of a public service vehicle i}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 s some knowledge}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14884255 of the routes to be driven on. I would add that I think that }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 nobody who has driven on the roads of Fiji can be other than concerned and frightened b}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14884255 y the standard of driving, the}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 lack of courtesy, the lack of consi}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14884255 deration and downright bad judgment generally a}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 nd particularly (or perhaps more frighteningly) exhibited by heavy v}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007816 ehicles, frequently grossly ove}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 rloaded, and frequently travelling very much in excess of the 60 k}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007816 ph sign written on the back of }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 the vehicle.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1928797 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007816\charrsid1928797 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri917\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin917\lin0\itap0\pararsid3691026 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007816 This is the}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 s}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007816 econd case appearing before me}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 today in which heavy goods}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007816 vehicles have knocked down and}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 killed children. O}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007816 f}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 course not every}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007816 }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 such accident is the fault of the driver, and}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007816 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 there may be considerable dif}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16007816 ferences in the degree of blame-worthiness in different ca}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ses. But it}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10827040 is not good enou}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 gh for drivers just to say they were not exceeding the speed li}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10827040 mit. Every driver must realise t}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 hat his veh}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10827040 i cle is a potentially lethal weapon and}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 should ta}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10827040 ke steps to ensure that he minim}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ises t}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10827040 he danger to others. A proper driver, a reasonable driver, anticipates a dangerous situation,}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 or recognise}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10827040 s}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid1928797 }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 one as soon}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10827040 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 a}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10827040 s it manifests itself, he even anticipates fool}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ishness or errors in others, and takes }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10827040 precautions particularly w}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 here children are involved, and does not expect eve}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10827040 ryone else to look out for them}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 selves. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1928797 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1268502 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1007\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1007\lin0\itap0\pararsid3691026 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10827040 In}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 this c}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1268502 ase the two children were stand}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ing beside the road, they did not suddenly appear nor did they run out into the road, and the accused said he did }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid1928797 not}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 see them because he was crossing a}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1268502 bus at the time on}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 this narrow }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1268502 gravel road. If the situation was such that the}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 accused could}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1268502 not keep}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 a proper}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923142 look out because he had to con}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13963026 centrate on the oncom}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 in}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13963026 g bus, the answer was plain. He should slow}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 right down so he could see the road}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid1928797 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13963026 ahead and the }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 oncoming bus. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1928797 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13963026 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1007\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1007\lin0\itap0\pararsid3691026 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5705396 I have m}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ade }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14886413 these remarks purposely because }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 although the Crown late}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5705396 r decided not to press for a cu}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 stodial sentence, since it was said that there wa s no real evidence of speed, I think the circumstances were bad enough for more than serious}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5705396 consideration to be given to a}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 custodial sentence. After all the punishment provided under Section 269}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5705396 of the Penal Code is imprisonment for up}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 to 5 years, and although a court }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5705396 is entitled where i}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 t considers the cir}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5705396 cumstances warrant it to pass a}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 sentence of fine in lieu}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5705396 of a sentence of imprisonme}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 nt. I question whether there were such circumstances in this case. The magistrate in passing }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371790 the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 sentence said these children waiting to cr}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371790 oss the road "were just, and only just h}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 it by the left front light of the vehicle}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371790 and killed, as if this were som}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14886413 e mitigating factor, }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 and later said there was no evidence of selfish disregard for the safety of other road users or a deg}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371790 ree of recklessness. I must confess that I am}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 unable to understand this vie}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371790 w of the case or to agre}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 e with it.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid1928797 }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371790 If two childre}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 n standing beside the road are struck by a vehicle which comes too far over to that side of}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371790 the road, a vehicle driven by}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 a man who says he doesn't see them, then it matters not that they are only just}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid477406 hit}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid477406 the }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid477406\charrsid1928797 "only just" }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 is too much, and "only just" just as certainly killed them.}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid477406\charrsid1928797 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri1100\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1100\lin0\itap0\pararsid8471215 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3691026 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2966350 However the Crown has not purs}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ued its request for a custodial}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2966350 sentence so the sentence of $500 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4942309 fine or 9 months imprisonment in}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 de}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid1928797 f}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2966350 ault must stan}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 d. Bu}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 t}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid1928797 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 what }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 I have a}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 lready said is relevant to the second ground of the Crown's ap}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 peal, namely in }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 respect of the 5 year disqualification or}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 dered}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid1928797 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 by the magistrate. For some reason th}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 at i}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 s no}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 t clear fro}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 m the record this disqualification w}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 as}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid1928797 }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 limited }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 to heavy goods}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 v}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ehi}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 c}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 les.}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid1928797 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 That means that the accused is free to drive any oth}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 er}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 type of vehicle, including presumably }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 heavy}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid1928797 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 public service vehicles. }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 This }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2767617 is surely nonsensical. A magistrate has a discretion under Section 29 of the}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 Traffic Ordinance, }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754592 where he thinks fit, to limit a disqualification to any particular class of vehicle, but there must be some valid reason for such a limitation. H}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 ere I can se}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754592 e none whatsoever. It was not so mach the accu}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 sed'}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754592 s}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid1928797 }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 driving}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754592 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 of }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754592 a heavy g}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 oods}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754592 vehicle that was inadequate, but his ability as a driver of }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4942309 any}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754592 vehicle, so that this was not a prop}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 er exercise}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754592 of the magistrate's discretion. The accused had two previous convictions under the Traffic Ordinance, one of which was for speeding}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 , though neit}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754592 he}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 r}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1928797\charrsid1928797 }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754592 perhaps was a seriou}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 s offence. }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10754592 However the accused's record was not exactly in h}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5772630\charrsid1928797 is favour. 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