A defendant who had been convicted of manslaughter by using a motor vehicle or causing death by dangerous driving, or dangerous driving, must be required to take an extended driving test before his licence is returned. Courts have no discretion not to require a test.
Citations:
Times 05-Nov-1998, Gazette 25-Nov-1998, [1998] EWCA Crim 3037
Links:
Statutes:
Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 36
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Road Traffic, Crime, Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.155911