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Wilkinson's Road Traffic Offences, 26th Edition (1st Supplement only)

Wilkinson's Road Traffic Offences, 26th Edition (1st Supplement only)

Author: Kevin McCormac; Peter Wallis
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414035119
Published In: May 2014
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Brings the main work up to date to February 1, 2014.
Detailed coverage of the new drug driving offences to be introduced by the Crime and Courts Act 2013.
Considered analysis of the Supreme Court decision in R v Hughes on the issue of causation with regard to the offence of causing death by driving whilst uninsured, etc.
In-depth commentary on latest case law: R. (Rahmdezfouli) v Wood Green Crown Court (2013) (allocation procedure); R. v Claridge (2013) (evidence and procedure); R. v Kwaik (2013) (expert evidence); Bodhaniya v CPS (2013) (reasonable cause to believe that a specimen cannot be provided); R. v Morris (2013) (dangerous driving); Clarke v CPS (2013) (speed limits: evidence and corroboration); Brooks v Blackpool Borough Council (overtaking at pedestrian crossings); Pinnington v Transport for London (2013) (taxis and private hire vehicles); Case C–317/12 Daniel Lundberg (carriage of goods); R. v Gregory (2013) (disqualification where vehicle used for crime); Santos v CPS Appeals Unit (2013) (special reasons: emergency).
Extensive coverage of cases on causing death by dangerous and careless driving with regard to sentencing guidelines: R. v Zhao (2013); R. v Rahman (2013); R. v Murlewski (2013); R. v Bolding (2013); R. v Farwell (2013); R. v Booth (2013); R. v Palmer (2013); R. v Barnes (2013); Attorney General’s Reference (No.34 of 3013) (R. v Wells) (2013); R. v Jawid (2013); In R. v Hoyle (2013); R. v Peel (2013); R. v Rasul (2013); R. v Margrett (2013); R. v Wilson (2013); R. v Charvill (2013); R. v Telford (2013).
Latest legislative developments as regards drug driving; failing to display a licence; a road user levy; non-custodial and community sentences.
Note of relevant statutory instruments including changes to law as regards new fixed penalties; disabled drivers; driving licences; exemptions from excise duty; registration and licensing; goods and passenger vehicles (certificates of professional competence).
Full updating in Noter-up to Volume 2.

Kevin McCormac, O.B.E., M.A. (General Editor) is a barrister, Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Court Administrator, Cayman Islands and author of Archbold Magistrates’ Courts Criminal Practice. Peter Wallis (Consultant Editor) is a Recorder of the Crown Court and a former District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts). Wilkinson is also edited by Philip Brown, M.A., LL.B., solicitor and former Senior Traffic Commissioner; Nick Watson, O.B.E., Justices’ Clerk for Leicestershire and Rutland, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, and Deputy District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts); Peter Veits, District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) and Kathryn Swift, LL.B.