19740904 TZCA Dar es Salaam

19740904 TZCA Dar es Salaam

The appellant's failure to renew insurance for seven months was deliberate, and no special circumstances were shown to exempt him from mandatory disqualification; the fine was not excessive given the circumstances.

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Citation
19740904 TZCA Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Abdu s/o Salehe; Respondent: Republic
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 September 1974
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Driving Without Insurance, Sentencing, Disqualification From Driving
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Motor Vehicle Law Driving Without Insurance Sentencing Disqualification From Driving

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Parties

Abdu s/o Salehe

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for driving without third party insurance was excessive
  2. 2 Whether there were special reasons to exempt the appellant from mandatory disqualification

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's failure to renew insurance for seven months was deliberate, and no special circumstances were shown to exempt him from mandatory disqualification; the fine was not excessive given the circumstances.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of fine of Shs. 400/- and disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving permit for eighteen months affirmed.