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Traffic Lights
It is an offence to fail to comply with traffic signs.
Penalties
The maximum penalties are:
- maximum fine of £1000.00; and
- 3 points; and
- discretionary disqualification.
Defences
It is no defence that the driver failed to see the sign. No intention to fail to comply is necessary (see Hill -v- Baxter [1958] 1 All ER 193). A mechanical defect of which the driver was unaware, may amount to a defence (see R -v- Spurge [1961] 2 All ER 688), as will the loss of control over the vehicle due to circumstances beyond the control of the driver (see Burns -v- Bidder [1996] 3 All ER 29).
Index of Offences
- Being in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol
- Careless driving/driving without due care
- Disqualification from driving
- Drink Driving
- Driving While Disqualified
- Failing to provide a specimen of breath
- Failing to stop/report an accident
- Mobile phone use
- Seat belts
- Speeding
- Traffic lights
- Totting Up
- Using a vehicle without insurance
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