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Taxi driver hit elderly couple while on the phone

A taxi driver hit an elderly couple on a pedestrian crossing after talking on his mobile phone, a court heard.

Abdul Salam, 48, had passengers in his Mercedes and had just run a red light when he struck the pedestrians, on 27 April last year.

The couple were taken to hospital and one was found to have broken ribs caused by the collision.

Salam, of Eden House Road in Sunderland, admitted dangerous driving at Newcastle Crown Court yesterday.

In his defence, Alec Burns said: "He has just lost his livelihood."

Judge Guy Whitburn QC said: "He should not have been on the phone. It's very, very serious."

Adjourning the case for pre-sentence reports, Judge Whitburn QC said: "You have sensibly pleaded guilty to this matter, but it is a very serious offence.

"I warn you of the circumstances where you actually hit two pedestrians you must realise a custodial sentence cannot be ruled out."

The case was adjourned until March 12.

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Thank f*** for that.

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IDFIMH

And that was his defense??? That is not a defense.

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Grandad,

Mitigation.

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IDFIMH

"I warn you of the circumstances where you actually hit two pedestrians

Possibly another that will do a runner

Perhaps British law should be made available in more than one language like the benefit system is

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Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!

Mitigation is the use of an excuse for what you did at the time. The loss of his job was a consequence of his actions.
Trying to use the loss of his job is trying to get a lighter sentance. I say hang him.

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Grandad,

Not what my books say.

Mitigation can be to mitigate the sentence i.e. if a fine was going to be imposed he could mitigate a lower fine due to his current non-working circumstances.

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IDFIMH