I’m afraid it’s probably as simple as he’s handed in his licence to avoid prosecution. As has happened to numerous elderly people over the years including one I represented at a magistrates ct many years ago. I’m surprised you’d make such crass remarks without a bit of research
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Well bearing in mind I’ve acted for someone where exactly the same happened “probably” is the best I can give.If truth be known he was probably asked to voluntarily hand in his licence to avoid the consideration of prosecution. It’s not unheard of, there’s not always a conspiracy
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He said sun blinded him. I guess no way of proving otherwise beyond reasonable doubt. And considering he has surrendered his licence, an expensive court case to result in him being forced to surrender his licence/ban just wouldn't be in public interest.
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If the sun blinded him, he couldn’t see the road so shouldn’t have pulled out
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Actually, a perfectly reasonable decision under the CPS public interest test. HRH is 97 & has voluntarily given up his licence. What would be the point?
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I remember a similar approach back in the late 1980s when my first head of chambers gave up his licence (he was well over 80) and was not prosecuted following a collision.
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Not really, any 97 year old who did similar in a non fatality or life changing accident would get the same treatment after handing in their licence, it happened to an elderly lady neighbour of mine a few years ago.
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To be fair, the vast majority of drivers who are responsible for accidents are not prosecuted. The offences of dangerous driving, careless driving etc. are normally given to deliberate unavoidable actions. I can't see this being the case, but all evidence is not public.
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"The Crown versus Her Old Man" would have made for an interesting atmosphere over the breakfast table...
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Sorry Julia I hate to disagree. I had 90 year old relative who created a worse accident. The police took no action and his relatives took away his car keys. There are many cases like this.
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What did he do wrong? He’s surrendered his licence.
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He’s always at ‘her majesty’s pleasure’ to be fair!
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