Law and Rights
With the festive season upon us, here is a timely reminder that the government has plans to amend the law of drinking and driving.
Have a look at the government's consultation:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/enforcement-procedures-against-drink-drivers-and-other-offenders
This consultation encompasses the legislative changes the government proposed in its response of March 2011 to the reports by Sir Peter North and the Transport Select Committee on drink and drug driving (?the government?s response?). The changes covered in this consultation do not, however, include creating a new offence related to driving with a specified impairing drug in the body, which is also being progressed by the government.
The only safe advice which can be given about drinking / driving is do not do it.
The changes are considered in an excellent post on CharonQC's blog - Timely advice on the drink driving laws from Jeanette Miller - solicitor.
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Law and Rights
Drinking and driving ~ the government's consultation
Have a look at the government's consultation:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/enforcement-procedures-against-drink-drivers-and-other-offenders
This consultation encompasses the legislative changes the government proposed in its response of March 2011 to the reports by Sir Peter North and the Transport Select Committee on drink and drug driving (?the government?s response?). The changes covered in this consultation do not, however, include creating a new offence related to driving with a specified impairing drug in the body, which is also being progressed by the government.
The only safe advice which can be given about drinking / driving is do not do it.
The changes are considered in an excellent post on CharonQC's blog - Timely advice on the drink driving laws from Jeanette Miller - solicitor.
- "drink / Drive" ~ Lower Limits Apply In Scotland
From 5th December, the alcohol limit for driving in Scotland has been reduced - see Scottish Government - Lower Drink Drive limits and also Scottish Government - New Drink drive limit. It appears that prosecutions are likely to be brought even in...
- Driving ~ Fixed Penalties
On 16th August, careless driving (Road Traffic Act 1988 s.3) became an offence for which a fixed penalty notice can be issued - Government announcement. The fixed penalty for careless driving is now £100 with 3 points on the driver?s licence....
- Magistrate Reprimanded For Expressing View About Cannabis
The Daily Mail has taken up the story of a magistrate in Manchester who, so it is reported, has been pressured to resign despite an official investigation concluding that a reprimand was appropriate - Magistrate is forced to quit ... for telling...
- Crime And Courts Bill - Single County Court ~ New Family Court ~ Judicial Appointments ~ Filming Or Recording Proceedings ~ New Drug Driving Offence
Updated 19th May - see Addendum As discussed in the post of 15th May, Part 1 of the government's Crime and Courts Bill - (sponsored by the Home Office) - will create a new National Crime Agency (NCA) and abolish the Serious Organised Crime Agency...
- Road Traffic: Causing Death Offences
English Law has a range of offences involving the causing of death when driving: A person who causes the death of another person by driving a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place is guilty of an offence: Road Traffic...