We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we will assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Car website. However, if you would like to, you can change your cookies at any time
The start point for the best source of fleet information |
The Crown Prosecution Service has launched a public consultation on how it deals with prosecuting road traffic offences.
CPS director Ken Macdonald QC explained: "I want to ensure that the service we offer takes account of public attitudes and that people have a fuller understanding of, and confidence in, our decisions."
The areas for consideration and debate include what should constitute dangerous driving and how the offence of careless driving should be distinguished as a lesser crime.
Some careless offences could be upgrade to dangerous driving. 'Bad habits' under the spotlight include mobile phone use, tailgating and possibly lighting a cigarette. Dangerous driving attracts a maximum two-year driving ban and the possibly of 14 years in jail. In contrast, careless drivers face a £2500 fine and a possible driving ban.
The CPS is also interested to hear from the public concerning cases where a death has occurred and how they think those cases should be prosecuted, and wants feedback on what information victims or victims' families need on the eve of prosecution.
Go to www.cps.gov.uk if you would like to express an opinion.
BusinessCar magazine ©2019
Business Car Magazine © 2020 | Business Car is part of NS Media Group.
