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Further provisions Other provisions which also came into force 1
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this week include: • A new offence of mal4ig false statements about completion of compulsory driver training courses • Failing to permit blood to be subjected to a laboratory test—in relevant cases this constitutes an offence of causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink/drugs • An increase in the maximum fine from 21 ,000 to 25,000 for failing to stop a vehicle when required to do so • An increase in the maximum fine to 2500 for failing to ensure children are secured by seat-belts In addition to this the Crown Prosecution Service has changed its policy on bad driving and is to publish a summary of its consultation this autumn. it has already indicated that:
• Prosecutors will be given more detailed guidance on when manslaughter charges should be brought instead of lesser offences
• Unauthorised use of mobile phones will be evidence of dangerous driving as a starting point where there is clear evidence that danger has been caused by the use of the phone For more details see the Department for Transport website, www.dtt.gov.uk • Tim Ridyard is a partner, higher courts advocate and road transport lawyer at Ipswichbased Barker Gotelee Solicitors. Contact him atthn.rithard@barkergoteke.co.uk