Publisher's Synopsis
Wilkinson's Road Traffic Offences is the definitive source of information and guidance on every facet of road traffic law and practice. With the publication of the 3rd supplement, Wilkinson brings you fully up-to-date with current developments in the law. Among these are all the changes brought about by the Road Traffic Act 1991, including the replacement of driving recklessly with driving dangerously and the creation of an entirely new offence of causing death while under the influence of drink or drugs.;Provides for each offence chapter a new, completely updated table of offences and penalties. Discusses many important new cases including DPP v Shaw which held that the decision on duplicity in DPP v Corcoran was erroneous. Examines other important cases such as Licensing Authority for the South Eastern Traffic Area (tachograph) v British Gas plc, and DPP v Warren (blood or urine samples) This House of Lords' decision endorses the view of the editors of Wilkinson as expressed in this edition. Covers R v Bird (Simon) which is the first judicial guidance on judging the gravity of a case of aggravated vehicle-taking. Reproduces the revised Magistrates' Association Suggestions with particular reference to suggested unit fines and any changes to penalty points or level of fines
