Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones – BBC News
‘It will become illegal for anyone to pick up and use their mobile phone while driving, under new legislation to be enacted next year.’
BBC News, 17th October 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: road traffic offences
“But I’ll Lose My Job!” New Guidelines to Provide Clarity on What Amounts to ‘Exceptional Hardship’ in Totting Up Disqualification Cases – KCH Garden Sq
‘From 22nd January 2020 through to 15th April 2020, the Sentencing Council ran a public consultation on the proposed changes to sentencing guidelines for driving offences disqualifications, breach of community orders and clarifications to some explanatory materials.’
KCH Garden Sq, 11th May 2020
Source: kchgardensquare.co.uk
Harry Dunn death: diplomatic immunity for Anne Sacoolas ‘illogical’ – The Guardian
‘Britain agreed to let Anne Sacoolas, the driver charged with killing 19-year-old motorcyclist Harry Dunn, return to the US on the basis of an “apparently illogical” interpretation of the law on diplomatic immunity, according to the most senior civil servant at the Foreign Office.’
The Guardian, 22nd April 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Coronavirus: ‘Lower priority’ crime cases put on hold – BBC News
‘Suspected fraudsters and gangsters should not be charged during the coronavirus outbreak to avoid “clogging up” courts, new guidance recommends.’
BBC News, 2nd April 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Connor Marsden jailed over Melissa Tate hit-and-run death – BBC News
‘An unlicensed driver who killed a 10-year-old girl in a hit-and-run has been jailed for seven years and four months.’
BBC News, 12th December 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Birmingham lorry driver Robert Bradbury jailed for killing doctor – BBC News
‘A lorry driver who killed a doctor because his cluttered dashboard obstructed his view has been jailed.’
BBC News, 6th December 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police referred to standards watchdog over death of 12-year-old boy killed outside school – Daily Telegraph
‘Police investigating a hit and run outside a school tonight referred themselves to the standards watchdog over their “previous contact” with the murder suspect.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd December 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Sophie Brimble: Man jailed for killing woman in race crash – BBC News
‘A driver who caused the “needless” death of a woman in an 80mph crash has been jailed for eight years.’
BBC News, 18th November 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Christopher Gadd manslaughter trial: Driver guilty – BBC News
‘A learner driver accused of killing a man following an argument in a car park has been found guilty of manslaughter.’
BBC News, 5th November 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Harry Dunn’s family to begin legal action against Foreign Office and Northamptonshire Police – Daily Telegraph
‘The family of Harry Dunn will shortly issue a letter of claim to begin legal action against the Foreign Office and Northamptonshire Police, spokesman Radd Seiger said.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th October 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Diplomatic immunity review launched after Harry Dunn case – The Guardian
‘The foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, has commissioned a review into immunity arrangements for US personnel and their families at an RAF base following the death of Harry Dunn.’
The Guardian, 21st October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Extinction Rebellion protesters guilty of obstructing highway – BBC News
‘Four Extinction Rebellion campaigners who caused hours of traffic disruption at a climate change protest have been found guilty of obstructing a highway.’
BBC News, 20th September 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man spends £30,000 fighting £100 speeding fine – BBC News
‘A man spent £30,000 of his savings on a failed legal battle “for justice” over a £100 speeding fine. Richard Keedwell, 71, said a “seriously flawed” legal system meant fighting the fine had taken nearly three years and used up his sons’ inheritance money.’
BBC News, 10th September 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Drink driving deaths highest in nearly a decade, as campaigners call for more police in cars to catch offenders – Daily Telegraph
‘Drink drive deaths have hit the highest rate in nearly a decade, as campaigners urge police to put more officers in cars to catch offenders.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th August 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Dean Saunders jailed for refusing breath test – BBC News
‘Ex-Liverpool striker Dean Saunders has been jailed for 10 weeks for refusing to provide a roadside breath test.’
BBC News, 28th August 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court spares Steve Coogan full driving ban so new Alan Partridge series is not cancelled – The Independent
‘Steve Coogan has escaped a full six-month driving ban despite speeding after a magistrates court took into account the “hardship” it would cause for people working on the new Alan Partridge series.’
The Independent, 14th August 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
MPs call for tougher penalties on drivers using mobile phones – The Guardian
‘Tougher restrictions on drivers using mobile phones, including extending the ban to hands-free devices, should be considered, MPs have said. The transport select committee said using any type of mobile phone while driving had potentially catastrophic consequences. The MPs called for more severe penalties “commensurate with the risks”, as road deaths linked to phone use have risen steadily over the past decade.’
The Guardian, 13th August 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Assistant chief constable smashed into oncoming car because she was trying to make hands free call to MP husband, court hears – Daily Telegraph
‘A senior police officer who smashed into an oncoming car while trying to make a hands-free phone call to her MP husband escaped a driving ban today.
Daily Telegraph, 8th August 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Motorists could challenge convictions for driving while using their phones after man has case overturned – Daily Telegraph
‘Motorists could challenge their convictions for driving while using their phone after a man has had his case overturned after he filmed a road collision.’
Daily Telegraph, 31st July 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
