R. v. Yahaya Mohamedi, Crim. Rev. 78-D-67, 4/8/67, Hamlyn J.

R. v. Yahaya Mohamedi, Crim. Rev. 78-D-67, 4/8/67, Hamlyn J.

Accused was a motor vehicle mechanic. After repairing a truck, he drove it to a petrol station so that its driver could take delivery. While at the station he was cited for driving a vehicle which had no licence and for which there was no insurance. Accused was unaware of these facts. He was convicted, inter alia, of driving an uninsured vehicle.

            Held: In addition to other penalties, such a conviction results in disqualification from holding driving licence for at least one year unless some “special circumstances” exist . [Motor Vehicle Insurance Ordinance, s. 4.] However, the facts of this case “suffice for not imposing this additional penalty.”