One offence that has come into force with little fanfare
is where a person causes the death of another while driving
unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured.
The low profile of such a serious offence is particularly
worrying especially when drivers who are blameless for the death of
another are being sent to prison.
This article looks at the steps businesses should take to ensure
that the company's position and those of their employees are
properly protected.
So what is this offence?
This offence came into force on 18 August 2008 and was
incorporated into the Road Traffic Act 1988.
It states that: "A person is guilty of an offence under
this section if he causes the death of another person by driving a
motor vehicle on a road and, at the time when he is driving, the
circumstances are such that he is...driving otherwise than in
accordance with a licence, ...driving while disqualified, or
...using a motor vehicle while uninsured or unsecured against third
party
