272 Pages
by
Routledge
270 Pages
by
Routledge
270 Pages
by
Routledge
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This volume examines general driving offences, concentrating on those which punish risk-taking whilst driving, with the primary goal of increasing road safety. The focus is particularly on careless driving, dangerous driving, drink-driving and speeding, with a comparative approach incorporated into the discussion. Drawing on legal and psychological research, the book explains the legal definition... Read more
Contents: Introduction; Dangerous driving and careless driving; Drink-driving and speeding; Homicide offences; A comparative study: traffic law in Sweden; The role of the criminal law in promoting road safety;The future of road traffic offences; References; Index.
Biography
Dr Sally Cunningham is a lecturer in the Department of Law, University of Leicester, UK. Her teaching and research interests are in the areas of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice. She has a particular interest in and has published widely on vehicular homicide.
'This book shows how the road traffic law is applied in practice - providing a historical, moral and legal argument for the difficulties in dealing with driving offences and proving intent. The book also draws on psychological theories about the defendant's "state of mind" at the time of the offence and sheds light on a hotly debated societal problem - why thousands of people are killed and injured globally yet very few prosecutions result. It is a valuable contribution to the field.' Lisa Dorn, Cranfield University, UK
