Drivers lose speed camera test case in Strasbourg court – The Guardian

Posted July 2nd, 2007 in news, road traffic offences, speed cameras by sally

“Two British drivers lost a test case at the European court of human rights in Strasbourg yesterday over whether the rules on speed camera prosecutions violate the 800-year-old right to silence. The two men claimed the law requiring car owners to reveal who was driving when the camera recorded a speeding violation infringes the right not to incriminate oneself, a key element of the right to a fair trial.”

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The Guardian, 30th June 2007

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Motorists lose speed camera case – BBC News

Posted June 29th, 2007 in news, road traffic offences, speed cameras by sally

“Two British motorists have lost the last round of their legal fight against speed cameras.”

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BBC News, 29th June 2007

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CPS to react to cycle deaths call – BBC News

Posted June 28th, 2007 in inquests, news, road traffic offences by sally

“The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is expected to give its reaction later to criticisms made at an inquest into the deaths of four cyclists. ”

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BBC News, 28th June 2007

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Families given chance to explain impact of crime – The Times

Posted June 26th, 2007 in dangerous driving, news, road traffic offences, victims by sally

“Families of people who are murdered or killed by dangerous driving will be able to have a statement about their loss read out in court, it was announced today.”

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The Times, 25th June 2007

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Drivers face big cut in drink limit and random tests – The Guardian

Posted June 15th, 2007 in alcohol abuse, news, road traffic offences by sally

“Drivers face a drastic reduction in the drink-drive limit and the introduction of random roadside breath tests in a government crackdown on alcohol-related road deaths.”

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The Guardian, 15th June 2007

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Speeding drivers with loophole lawyers to face police challenge – The Times

Posted May 23rd, 2007 in news, road traffic offences, speed cameras by traceydennis

“Drivers who challenge speed camera fines will face a new team of expert witnesses dedicated to the task of rebutting spurious arguments put forward by so-called loophole lawyers”

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The Times, 23rd May 2007

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Court gives up on ‘speeding’ driver who kicked up too much of a fuss – The Times

Posted May 11th, 2007 in news, road traffic offences by sally

“A motorist accused of driving at 37mph in a 30mph zone has had the case against him dropped after the prosecution decided it wasn’t worth the trouble.”

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The Times, 11th May 2007

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