The Ryan Case~~

For the case of Ryan he is liable under the criminal law.

Ryan will need to make a police report within 48 hours and have the right to remain silence until court process. Until then, Ryan is not guilty until proven. As for Ryan he will be charged for inconsiderate driving under Section 65 of the RTA. The bill is defined by holding a handphone with a hand and communicating it with any person. The penalty for a first offender upon conviction in Court is a fine of up to $1,000 or a jail term of up to 6 months, or both. For a repeat offender, the penalty is a fine of up to $2,000 or a jail term of up to 1 year, or both. These penalties are similar to existing penalties for inconsiderate driving. However this is not the end of the Ryan's case as he has involved in a car accident which involves a human being and further prosecution will be judged against him.

As for the poor victim, under the Road Traffic Act 1987, victims of road accident who suffered death or personal injuries caused by negligence of drivers who did not have a valid road policy of insurance are liable to receive compensation from Bureau. So, if the victim does has his or her own insurance policy then claims can be made as well.

Posted by ahkeenz at 4:42 AM