Red Herring wrote:I'm not convinced that the speed alone, even supported by the presence of the pillion, justifies the charge.
Red Herring wrote:When was the last time someone who fell asleep and run off the road was charged with dangerous driving. If the case quoted is the one I am thinking off (The Landrover towing the trailer) then I seem to recall there was substantial evidence that he knew he was in no condition to be driving.
Red Herring wrote:Was there any evidence that he was likely to make a mistake, or that there was another road user who may make a maneuver in front of them. I appreciate that not all the information gets reported in the press but I would have thought they would need to show that there was a real possibility of something happening rather than it just might.
MGF wrote:As a matter of law grossly excessive speed is insufficient for dangerous driving however as a matter of fact it almost certainly is.
MGF wrote:RH appears to be suggesting that we should apply a stricter test for charging or prosecution which in my view is an indication that the offence is too wide in its scope having regard to the potential consequences for the offender.
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