R. v. Jama Mohamed, Crim. Rev. 20-A-67, 21/7/67, Platt J.

R. v. Jama Mohamed, Crim. Rev. 20-A-67, 21/7/67, Platt J.

Accused was convicted of carrying passengers for hire or reward without a public service vehicle licence. [Traffic Ordinance, s. 27A (1) – (3), amendment Act No. 31 of 1961.] He had been previously convicted of this offence but in relation to another vehicle.

            Held: Section 27A(2) provides that where the conviction is for a second or subsequent offence the court shall, in addition to any other penalty imposed, order the cancellation of the registration of the motor vehicle and of the public service vehicle licence, for a period not less than six months nor exceeding two years. This provision is applicable even though the previous conviction was in respect of a different vehicle. Licence and Registration cancelled for six months.