DCCC1122/2021

### 案件基本資料 - 案件名稱：香港特別行政區 訴 鍾志平 - 法院：區域法院 - 法官：郭啟安 - 判決日期：2022年7月22日 ### 案情摘要 被告人鍾志平（68歲）駕駛一輛載有乘客的公共小巴，在大棠路北行方向逆線行駛並連續超越三部車輛。在超越過程中，被告撞擊一名正從巴士站下車後橫過馬路的行人劉先生。劉先生受傷嚴重，導致多處骨折並一度入住深切治療部，住院15天及獲73天病假。 ### 核心法律爭議 本案的核心 legal issue 在於如何為「危險駕駛引致他人身體受嚴重傷害」罪行量刑。辯方主張案情較輕（無超速、無醉酒、傷者無永久殘疾），並引用多宗判處緩刑或社會服務令的 precedent 請求寬大處理；控方則強調被告作為職業司機的責任及行為的魯莽程度。 ### 判決理由 法官引用 Secretary for Justice and Chu Wing Yin Christine [2020] 1 HKLRD 771 確立的原則，認為此類罪行一般應以即時監禁為量刑起點。法官分析被告在不必要情況下連續逆線超車三部車，且在巴士站附近未加強警覺，屬十分魯莽及不專注。儘管被告認罪且有悔意，但身為公共車輛司機，其行為對乘客及行人構成潛在風險，不符合非監禁刑罰的 exceptional cases 條件。 ### 引用案例與條文 主要引用 Secretary for Justice and Chu Wing Yin Christine [2020] 1 HKLRD 771 確立即時監禁為量刑起點的原則。辯方引用的 DCCC 356/2019, DCCC 453/2019 及 DCCC 328/2020 等案例被法官認為案情不同（非職業司機或年齡更高），不具約束力。 ### 裁決與命令 被告被判處監禁 5 個月（原定 9 個月，因認罪扣減三分之一並因高齡酌情寬免 1 個月）。此外，根據 Cap 374 第 36A(2) 及 (3) 條，取消其駕駛資格 2 年，並命令其完成駕駛改進課程。 ### 判決啟示 本案重申了對於公共交通工具司機在危險駕駛導致嚴重傷害時，即時監禁是常態而非例外。法官強調即使傷者最終康復，亦不能抹殺案發時駕駛行為的魯莽性及其對公眾安全的威脅。 --- ### 免責聲明 本摘要由人工智能自動生成，內容可能存在錯誤或遺漏，僅供參考，不構成法律意見。如需法律建議，請諮詢合資格律師。### Case Details - Case Name: HKSAR v Chung Chi Ping - Court: District Court - Judge: Kwong Kai On - Date of Judgment: 22 July 2022 ### Factual Background The defendant, a 68-year-old public light bus driver, was driving against the traffic flow on Tai Tong Road. He performed a series of overtaking maneuvers, passing three vehicles in a row. In the process, he struck a pedestrian, Mr. Lau, who was crossing the road after alighting from a bus. The victim suffered multiple fractures and was admitted to the ICU for 15 days. ### Key Legal Issues The primary legal issue was the determination of an appropriate sentence for 'causing grievous bodily harm by dangerous driving'. The defense argued for a non-custodial sentence, citing the lack of speeding or intoxication and the victim's eventual recovery, while the court considered the defendant's professional duty as a public service vehicle driver. ### Ratio Decidendi The judge relied on the principle from Secretary for Justice and Chu Wing Yin Christine [2020] 1 HKLRD 771, stating that immediate imprisonment is the normal starting point for this offence. The judge found the defendant's conduct—overtaking three vehicles unnecessarily near a bus stop—to be reckless and irresponsible. The professional status of the driver increased the potential risk to passengers and the public, making the case unsuitable for exceptional non-custodial options. ### Key Precedents & Statutes Secretary for Justice and Chu Wing Yin Christine [2020] 1 HKLRD 771 was the central authority establishing the presumption of immediate imprisonment. Other District Court cases cited by the defense (DCCC 356/2019, DCCC 453/2019, DCCC 328/2020) were distinguished as the defendants were not professional drivers or were significantly older. ### Decision & Orders The defendant was sentenced to 5 months' imprisonment (reduced from 9 months due to a guilty plea and age-related leniency). His driving license was disqualified for 2 years under Cap 374, and he was ordered to attend a driver improvement course. ### Key Takeaways The judgment underscores the high standard of care expected from public light bus drivers. It reaffirms that for dangerous driving causing serious injury, immediate imprisonment is the standard unless exceptional circumstances exist, regardless of whether the victim eventually recovers. --- ### Disclaimer This summary is AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. It is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified lawyer for professional legal advice.