Dangerous Driver's Appeal Succeeds, 5-Year Disqualification Cut to 3 Years

The Court of Appeal issued a judgment ruling that the dangerous driver's appeal succeeded, with the disqualification order changed from 5 years to 3 years, noting that the original judge's sentencing was by no means excessive, but considering that the driver had been remanded in custody for about two years before sentencing, a 3-year disqualification already reflects the practical effect of the disqualification order. The driver illegally parked in Yau Ma Tei in 2022, then drove off to evade police pursuit and crashed into two vehicles; after officers subdued him, drugs were found on him. He was sentenced in the District Court in 2024 to 4 years' imprisonment and a 5-year disqualification.