Road Traffic
[1989 Ed.
commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $10,000 and to imprisonment for 12 months.
(2) A person convicted of an offence under this section shall be disqualified-
(a) for a period of not less than 12 months in the case of a first
conviction; and
(b) for a period of not less than 3 years in the case of a second or subsequent conviction or in the case of a conviction subsequent to a conviction under section 25 of the repealed Ordinance.
(3) The period of any disqualification under subsection (2) shall be in addition to any other period of disqualification ordered under any other provision of this Ordinance.
(4) The provisions of subsection (1) shall apply notwithstanding that the person disqualified holds a valid international driving permit, overseas domestic driving licence, government driving permit or military driving permit.
[cf. 1972 c. 20 s. 99 U.K.]
45. Reckless cycling
(1) A person who rides a bicycle or tricycle on a road recklessly commits an offence and is liable in the case of a first conviction to a fine of $500 and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction to a fine of $1,000 and to imprisonment for 3 months.
(2) On the trial of any person for an offence under subsection (1) he may be acquitted of that offence and be found guilty of an offence under section 46.
[cf. 1972 c. 20 s. 17 U.K.]
46. Careless cycling
(1) A person who rides a bicycle or tricycle on a road carelessly commits an offence and is liable to a fine of $500.
(2) A person rides carelessly within the meaning of this section if on a road he rides a bicycle or tricycle without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road.
[cf. 1972 c. 20 s. 18 U.K.]
47. Cycling, etc. when under the
influence of drink or drugs
A person who, when riding a bicycle or tricycle, or when driving a rickshaw, on a road or in a public place, is unfit to ride or drive through drink or drugs commits an offence and is liable in the case of a first conviction to a fine of $500, and in the case of a second or subsequent conviction or of