Hi All,
I was reading the website for my local nonsense paper this morning, and came across the final court result for a SMIDSY that occurred last year. See below:
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/bracknell-woman-spared-jail-one-10684607
Its a tragic story for the gent on the bike and his family, and no doubt for the lady who hit him also - but it got me wondering about the sentencing.
I personally agree with not locking her up long term, but the driving ban seems ludicrously short. The article makes a big deal that she knew she was wrong, and "honestly" didn't see him - but I am wondering why that should be any form of defense ?
At the end of the day, someone is dead because of her standard of driving. The biker in me wants her licence torn up, and a token 8-12 week sentence to wake her up. The lefty in me knows she is already in her own world of hurt knowing she killed a man, and a few years ban would be best ?
Opinions on a postcard ?
but the judge himself said
“It was not a momentary lack of attention, that does not apply to you as there was ample visibility to react to the vehicle.”
which doesn't seem to match up with it being a honest mistake