Traffic Regulation Ordinance (Cap. 65), article 41

41. Where any damage has been caused to the property of others through the driving of a motor vehicle or other vehicle in a reckless, negligent or dangerous manner, it shall be lawful for the court by which the driver is convicted, to direct that the owne r of the vehicle shall pay such a sum , not exceeding two thousand an d three hundred and twenty-nine euro and thirty-seven cents (2,329.37), as appears to the court a reasonable compensation f or such damage, saving any action for any greater sum where the damage caused is greater; and every owner who pays any such compensation as aforesaid may r ecover the same from the driver as a civil debt in respect of damages and interest. Driver decently dressed. Added by: XXIII. 2000.30.