AnnualReport-1925

HONGKONG GOVERNMENT.

K 7

The following prosecutions were instituted under the Weights and Measures Ordinance.

Number of Cases 22

Convictions 17

Fines $685

DANGEROUS GOODS.

The following prosecutions were instituted under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance.

Number of Cases 52

Convictions 52

Fines $2,515

ARMS ORDINANCE.

Table IV shows Arms and Ammunition seized and confiscated during the year 1925. The heavier penalties imposed seem to have had a good effect in reducing the traffic in Arms.

Traffic Regulations.

The following prosecutions were instituted under the Traffic Regulations (Notification No. 377: Government Gazette of 27th June, 1924):-(For the purpose of comparison 1924 figures are also inserted).

Year Prosecutions Convictions Withdrawn Discharged Remanded Fines 1925 5,858 5,012 131 117 $22,236.50 1924 4,799 4,390 98 158 145 $17,937.00

Manslaughter

1925 1924 4 8 Co 3 1 3

Examination of Motor Drivers.

1925 1924 Persons examined 1,010 839 Persons passed 652 439

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HONGKONG GOVERNMENT.

K 7

The following prosecutions were instituted under the Weights and Measures Ordinance.

Number of Cases 22

Convictions 17

Fines $685

DANGEROUS GOODS.

The following prosecutions were instituted under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance.

Number of Cases 52

Convictions 52

Fines $2,515

ARMS ORDINANCE.

Table IV shows Arms and Ammunition seized and confiscated during the year 1925. The heavier penalties imposed seem to have had a good effect in reducing the traffic in Arms.

Traffic Regulations.

The following prosecutions were instituted under the Traffic Regulations (Notification No. 377: Government Gazette of 27th June, 1924):-(For the purpose of comparison 1924 figures are also inserted).

Year Prosecutions Convictions Withdrawn Discharged Remanded Fines 1925 5,858 5,012 131 117 $22,236.50 1924 4,799 4,390 98 158 145 $17,937.00

Manslaughter

1925 1924 4 8 Co 3 1 3

Examination of Motor Drivers.

1925 1924 Persons examined 1,010 839 Persons passed 652 439 The final answer is:

HONGKONG GOVERNMENT.

K 7

The following prosecutions were instituted under the Weights and Measures Ordinance.

Number of Cases 22

Convictions 17

Fines $685

DANGEROUS GOODS.

The following prosecutions were instituted under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance.

Number of Cases 52

Convictions 52

Fines $2,515

ARMS ORDINANCE.

Table IV shows Arms and Ammunition seized and confiscated during the year 1925. The heavier penalties imposed seem to have had a good effect in reducing the traffic in Arms.

Traffic Regulations.

The following prosecutions were instituted under the Traffic Regulations (Notification No. 377: Government Gazette of 27th June, 1924):-(For the purpose of comparison 1924 figures are also inserted).

Year Prosecutions Convictions Withdrawn Discharged Remanded Fines 1925 5,858 5,012 131 117 $22,236.50 1924 4,799 4,390 98 158 145 $17,937.00

Manslaughter

1925 1924 4 8 Co 3 1 3

Examination of Motor Drivers.

1925 1924 Persons examined 1,010 839 Persons passed 652 439