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 Post subject: Furious driving
PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:13 pm 
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I wonder how many people have been charged with this since 1847, or is this the first? :-s

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I think there's also an old offence of furious cycling, but I doubt if it's been enforced once since it was introduced. :lol:

Dunno what the limit was, but if he was doing 80 in a built-up area then it's difficult to feel any sympathy.

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TDO wrote:
I think there's also an old offence of furious cycling, but I doubt if it's been enforced once since it was introduced. :lol:

Dunno what the limit was, but if he was doing 80 in a built-up area then it's difficult to feel any sympathy.


Pedalling furiously, is the offence you are serching for.

How come the fuzz didn't do him for dangerous driving?

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TDO wrote:


Dunno what the limit was, but if he was doing 80 in a built-up area then it's difficult to feel any sympathy.
Sounds to me like he was in a 30 limit :shock: If that was the case he should have lost his badge forever. It makes you wonder :-k :-k :-k :-k :-k :-k
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I wonder if BMW x5's forcing left turning taxis to do an emergency stop could be charged with that ! :x

What would the evidence criteria be ?
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jimbo wrote:
How come the fuzz didn't do him for dangerous driving?


I assume it was because they weren't sure they could get a conviction. The Procurator Fiscal (or CPS down your way) may go for a lesser chance if they are more sure of securing a conviction.

A few weeks ago there was a case in Dundee where a young driver was doing nearly 80mph in a 40mph zone, and he was done for careless driving.

Presumably he was charged with this to ensure he was convicted, but in my eyes I don't see how you can carelessly get up to twice the limit, but on the other hand I suppose that's not to say he was driving dangerously either since I think it was late at night.
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