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R. v. Athumani Saidi, Crim. Rev. 5-D-67; 9/1/67; Mustafa, J



R. v. Athumani Saidi, Crim. Rev. 5-D-67; 9/1/67; Mustafa, J.

Accused was convicted of using a motor vehicle on a public road without a valid licence (Traffic Ordinance ss. 6, 70), and fined Shs. 150/- or distress.

            Held: The primary responsibility for obtaining a vehicle licence rests with the owner of the vehicle, and a fine of Shs. 150/- is excessive when applied to a mere driver. A fine of Shs. 30/- was substituted.

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