The Local Authority appealed against the rejection of an allegation of speeding, on the basis that that the speed limit sign, which was designed to be illuminated, was not in fact lit. Held: The appeal failed. Judges: Toulson LJ, Owen J Citations: [2010] EWHC 669 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions … Continue reading Director of Public Prosecutions v Butler: Admn 4 Mar 2010
A vehicle may stop on double white line road to pick up or set down a passenger. Citations: Times 14-May-1996 Statutes: Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994 (1994 No 1519) Road Traffic Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.83551
A driver who had crossed through a green traffic light but had collided with an ambulance was 60 per cent contributorily negligent. He had failed to hear the ambulance, had failed to see it, and had ignored unusal driving of other motorists. Held: ‘In my judgment, the general approach of the judge below was entirely … Continue reading Griffin v Mersey Regional Ambulance: CA 8 Oct 1997
The claimant was severely injured when, as he emerged through traffic lights as they turned green. He was in a collision with a fire engine driving in response to an emergency call-out. The driver of the fire engine said the claimant should have seen the lights. The officers were not sounding the wailing alarm. The … Continue reading Purdue v Devon Fire and Rescue Service: CA 9 Oct 2002
