http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8447784.stm
... oh yes, she did
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8289159.stm
Its on Sky news atm
yeah but she was denying that she drove away without leaving details based on some witness statement.
But the first article says that charge was dropped once it had been established that she had infact left them.
£15 victim charge as well, bonus 
It all seems a bit odd, ok she hit someones car whilst parking or exiting, if there was no damage, no injuries, no insurance claims what is the
problem?
I'm sure any of us not 'in the public eye' folk, in a similar situation would feel pretty narked at getting a £90 fine and 3 points.
I think attempts were made to make an example of her, but an example of what?
Maybe there's more than meets the eye.....
It's presumably using the mobile phone that lead to the 'driving without due care and attention' conviction and fine. Fair enough.
Sorry r1_pete, but if the law says I cannot use the phone even if I'm parked in a lay-by but with the engine running then how is reversing the
car whilst on the phone any different. I would be knarked, you're right, but then I never use the phone whilst driving unless it's on
bluetooth. If it's that important they'll ring again.
Moan over
JB
makes nit odds, we'll end up paying as she'll claim it on expenses.
quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
Sorry r1_pete, but if the law says I cannot use the phone even if I'm parked in a lay-by but with the engine running then how is reversing the car whilst on the phone any different. I would be knarked, you're right, but then I never use the phone whilst driving unless it's on bluetooth. If it's that important they'll ring again.
Moan over
JB
Just noticed that bit! Getting a DWDCA and £440 just for a no-damage 'parking incident' does indeed seem a little harsh!