This is a story I shared on Twitter earlier this month. The driver, Steven Russell, was convicted by a jury… Read more Texting Driver Given 7 Years
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Drink, drugs and nitrous oxide
When we talk about impaired driving most people automatically think of alcohol and drug use. The two staple causes of… Read more Drink, drugs and nitrous oxide
Gobbledygook
Let’s start with a definition; Gobbledygook(n) – Language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of technical… Read more Gobbledygook
Dashcams Convict
The rise of the dashcam has been huge. Front facing, rear facing and some in the car too. Many people… Read more Dashcams Convict
Watching Porn
This case, which is still an ongoing trial, throws into stark relief the very real dangers of distracted driving and… Read more Watching Porn
Handsfree calls are dangerous
In this sad case the lady in question was engaged in a handsfree call for 20 minutes leading up to… Read more Handsfree calls are dangerous
Morrison found guilty
The trial of Peter Morrison concluded this morning. He was pleading guilty to death by careless driving but the prosecution… Read more Morrison found guilty
Truck driver jailed for 5 years
Dorel Galan caused a 6 vehicle collision. He was driving a 32 ton HGV. 18 minutes prior to the crash… Read more Truck driver jailed for 5 years
Tomasz Kroker kills 4
The most widely reported case from 2016 and one that really brings home the dangers of distracted driving. Kroker was… Read more Tomasz Kroker kills 4
Luke Pirie – jailed
Distressing news article from Scotland. The detail is contained within the link below but in a nutshell he drove at… Read more Luke Pirie – jailed