Cawthhorn v Director of Public Prosecutions: QBD 31 Aug 1999

The duty falling upon a driver to stop and report an accident immediately and in any event with 24 hours, was not dependent upon him actually driving at the time. A driver parked the vehicle on a hill and left it to post a letter. It rolled away and caused damage. The driver ran away, but was properly convicted.

Citations:

Times 31-Aug-1999

Statutes:

Road Traffic Act 1988 170

Road Traffic

Updated: 19 May 2022; Ref: scu.78950