R. v. The Manager of Chambogo Magnesite Co., Ltd,. Crim. Rev. 5,6-A-68, 2/2/68, Seaton J.
Accused were convicted, in each or two cases, on separate counts of driving and permitting to be driven a motor vehicle on a public road without efficient had-brokes and foot-brakes [Traffic Ordinance, Cap. 168, ss. 43(a), 70].
Held: “The failure to have efficient had and foot brakes constitutes one offence, not two separate offences under section 43(a) of the Traffic Ordinance, although the fact that both hand and foot brakes are inefficient may be an aggravating circumstances when assessing sentence.” Convictions on second counts in each case quashed.
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