Road Traffic Act · s 47E

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s 47EDisqualification or suspension to continue in certain circumstances

(1)

If any person —

(a)

who is disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence; or

(b)

whose driving licence is suspended under the provisions of this Act, drives while he is so disqualified or his licence is under suspension and causes death or serious injury to any other person and is charged for an offence under this Act, the disqualification or suspension shall continue until that offence has been tried and determined by a court.

(2)

In subsection (1), “serious injury” means any injury which causes a person to be during a period of 7 days in severe bodily pain or unable to follow his ordinary pursuits.