Laughing gas crash driver who killed his friends jailed for nine years – The Guardian

‘A teenager has been jailed for more than nine years for causing the death of three of his friends by dangerous driving after inhaling nitrous oxide.’

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The Guardian, 18th December 2024

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Ex-head of police standards banned for drink-driving – BBC news

‘The former head of a police force’s professional standards department has been banned from driving after “swerving all over the road” while drink-driving.’

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BBC News, 5th November 2024

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Drunk driver guilty of killing pedestrian – BBC News

Posted July 29th, 2024 in drunk in charge, homicide, news by sally

‘A drunk driver who knocked down a pedestrian in north London while speeding on the wrong side of the road has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving.’

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BBC News, 26th July 2024

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Man jailed over drunken 141mph crash that killed woman and baby – The Guardian

Posted July 10th, 2024 in children, drunk in charge, homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A man who was almost three times over the drink-driving limit and going at 141mph when he crashed into a car, killing a baby and the baby’s aunt, has been jailed for more than 17 years.’

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The Guardian, 9th July 2024

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Law firm fines should be a minimum of £5k, says SRA – Legal Futures

‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has proposed that any fine it imposes on law firms should be at least £5,000, as well as ending fines for solicitors convicted of drink-driving.’

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Legal Futures, 1st July 2024

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Doctors call for English drink-drive limit to be cut to equivalent of a small drink – The Guardian

Posted June 18th, 2024 in alcohol abuse, doctors, drunk in charge, news, road safety by tracey

‘Doctors have called for England’s drink-driving limit to be reduced to the equivalent of a small glass of wine or beer, in a proposal supported by a number of medical and road safety organisations.’

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The Guardian, 17th June 2024

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Nurse struck off over hit-and-run death of man, 82 – BBC News

‘A nurse who killed a great-grandfather in a drink-drive hit-and-run has been struck off.’

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BBC News, 17th May 2024

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SRA fines “unfair” and “schizophrenic”, solicitors argue – Legal Futures

‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) approach to fines has been branded unfair and “schizophrenic” in the wake of hefty penalties handed out to solicitors convicted of drink-driving.’

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Legal Futures, 25th March 2024

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Man jailed for gross negligence manslaughter after death of David Haw in boat collision – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A boat skipper has been jailed after a man was killed when the vessel he was steering crashed into a buoy at high-speed.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 21st November 2023

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Caerphilly: Drink-driver jailed for fatal hit-and-run – BBC News

Posted June 26th, 2023 in dangerous driving, drunk in charge, homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A drink-driver who killed a married couple in a hit-and-run has been jailed for more than 11 years.’

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BBC news, 24th June 2023

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Intoxicated train driver went through Birmingham New Street red light – BBC News

Posted May 26th, 2023 in community service, drunk in charge, news, sentencing, transport by tracey

‘A train driver who “recklessly” went through a red light while intoxicated has been given an 18-month community order.’

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BBC News, 25th May 2023

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Ramsgate crash: Drug-driver who killed father and daughter jailed – BBC News

‘A drug-driver who killed a pregnant woman and her father when he mowed them down after mounting a pavement has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 8th December 2022

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E-scooter rider banned from roads for drink-driving in York – BBC News

Posted October 11th, 2022 in drunk in charge, fines, guilty pleas, motorcycles, news, road traffic offences by tracey

‘A man has been banned from driving after admitting riding an e-scooter while over the legal alcohol limit.’

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BBC News, 10th October 2022

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Paramedic Robert Woodruff jailed for killing cyclist in drink-drive crash – BBC News

Posted July 21st, 2022 in dangerous driving, drunk in charge, homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘An off-duty paramedic who drank 10 pints before crashing into and killing a cyclist has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 20th July 2022

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M1 crash: Drink-drive mum jailed over deaths of children – BBC News

Posted April 26th, 2022 in children, dangerous driving, drunk in charge, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘A mother who killed two of her children when she crashed into a lorry while drink-driving has been jailed for more than four years.’

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BBC News, 25th April 2022

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Katie Price drink-driving crash: Star given suspended jail term – BBC News

‘A judge told TV personality Katie Price she was lucky to avoid prison at her sentencing for a drink-driving crash.’

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BBC News, 15th December 2021

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Drunk driver jailed over student’s death in Nottingham – BBC News

‘A driver has been jailed after causing the death of a university student in a hit-and-run last year.’

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BBC News, 13th May 2021

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David Logan jailed for 10 years for killing family in Dalton crash – BBC News

‘A persistent drink-driver has been jailed for killing a father and his two children in a crash while they were out for a Father’s Day walk.’

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BBC News, 19th April 2021

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Newcastle e-scooter students banned for drink-riding – The Independent

Posted March 29th, 2021 in dangerous driving, drunk in charge, fines, news, road safety, sentencing by tracey

‘Five students have been banned from the roads after being caught riding e-scooters while over the drink-drive limit.
The men, aged between 19 and 22, were all stopped by police while misusing the hire vehicles in Newcastle. Their actions have resulted in the city’s scooters – which were only launched in February – being shut down over night to prevent similar incidents.’

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The Independent, 28th March 2021

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Forensic science rationing is putting justice at risk, says outgoing regulator – The Guardian

‘Police forces are having to ration forensic toxicology work, especially samples from suspected drug drivers, because there is not enough capacity in the system to handle the volume of work, the outgoing forensic science regulator has said.’

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The Guardian, 16th February 2021

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