Our Michael Han and Bozy Lu acted for an accused person who was charged with inconsiderate driving causing hurt (section 65(4) of the Road Traffic Act). The accused driver was making a right turn when a motorcyclist travelling on the opposite side of the road collided into his car. As a result, the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was hospitalised for close to two months.
After pleading guilty to the charge of inconsiderate driving causing hurt, the accused was sentenced to 3 weeks’ imprisonment. Dissatisfied with the sentence, the accused appealed.
In July this year, the appeal was heard before Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon. One of the main contentions is the definition of hurt, and how the same is to be applied for purpose of sentencing.
No decision has yet been made on this appeal. The decision once out will clarify the law in this area.
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