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Driving Offences
This programme contains three modules: (1) Driving Offences; (2) Accidents; (3) Vehicle Crime.
When studied together with the Road Traffic Offences programme, and the Drink / Disqualified Driving module, it covers all of the motoring legislation and offences which a new Crown Prosecutor is likely to encounter.
Total Time (approximate): 2 Hours and 20 Minutes
Modules
Module 1 – Bad Driving
Estimated Completion Time: 45 Minutes
The offences of dangerous driving, careless driving, and inconsiderate driving are explored in this module. The new, statutory, definitions of careless and inconsiderate driving are included. Defences, alternative verdicts, and sentencing are also considered.
Module 2 – Accidents
Estimated Completion Time: 40 Minutes
This module focuses on the obligations imposed by s.170 Road Traffic Act 1988 on drivers involved in an accident, and the offences of failing to stop at / report an accident.
Module 3 – Vehicle Crime
Estimated Completion Time: 55 Minutes
This module concentrates on the offences of: interference with a motor vehicle; taking a conveyance without the owner’s consent; and aggravated vehicle-taking. Defences, venue, alternative verdicts, and sentencing are also considered.
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