Prosecutor, called evidence to show that defendant kept his car against the pavement in Nanking Road, 90 yards east of Honan Road, from 9.40 to 10.20 a.m, Defendant: pointed out that his chauffeur was in charge of the car that day.
His Worship—Do you suggest that an owner can take shelter behind his chauffeur?
Defendant—No, but they have put me down as being in charge of the car, and the chauffeur had charge. should think the proper procedure would be to charge the chauffeur in the Mixed Court, His Worship—The police have shown that you were there, and you cannot disclaim responsibility.
Defendant—In any case, my defence is that the car was not-Causing an obstruction. Also, I submit that an extended period," like speed, must depend on the state of traffic at the time. In this instance, there was very little traffic about.
His Worship—If everybody took your view the Nanking Road would be a rather crowded place. I think 40 minutes is an extended period, and you must pay a fine of $3.
E. F. Hardman was summoned for failing to affix two lighted lamps to the front and one to the rear of a car he was driving along Bubbling Well Road on the evening of the Sth instant; also with driving at an excessive speed. 1 The Chinese constable on point duty at the Seymour Road crossing stated that defendant had no lights on his car, and was driving at 30 miles an hour.
Mr. R.L.S. Webb corroborated, and estimated defendant' speed, before he slowed up, at from 25 30 miles an hour.
Defendant explained, as to the. lights, that he pressed the wrong button and instead of putting on Teadlights put all lights out. He denied driving at excessive speed when approaching the crossing, but stiggested that 25 miles an our was a reasonable speed for Bubbling Well Road if there was His Worship—Without lights?
Defendant—That was an accident. It was probably careless, but, unintentional, Fined $5.
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