Re: Rhyl verdict out

On 30/06/2007 10:47, Ace wrote:
The fact is that to be convicted of Causing Death by Dangerous
Driving, which is the only possible relevany offence, his or her
driving must saitisfy the following:

"A person is considered to drive dangerously when:

· The way he/ she drives falls far below what would be expected of a
competent and careful driver, AND

· It would be obvious to a competent and careful driver that driving
in that way would be dangerous"

I can't see how that could be applied in this case, so it seems to me
that the police/CPS have reached the only logicall conclusion.

How on Earth could they not be applied in this case? It should be obvious to any competent and careful driver that the road is likely to be icy in those conditions, therefore a competent and careful driver would be expected to drive accordingly (and not to take bends at 50mph).

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