driver banned for driving too slowly on motorway

North Avon Magistrates Court has sent a warning to drivers that driving at an excessivley low speed can amount to inconsiderate driving.

Stephanie Cole from Bristol has been banned from driving for seven days after she drove along the M32 motorway at speeds lower than 10mph. Mrs Cole repeatedly braked as she straddled the hard shoulder of the M32. Mrs Cole admitted driving without reasonable consideration and was ordered to re-sit her driving test. She had been travelling from her home to a Staples stationery store when she was arrested by police on 30 August.

This case again raises questions about the need for a minimum as well as a maximum speed limit on the roads, although motoring organisations, including the AA, have pointed out the likely difficulty in enforcing such a limit.

For more information contact Tim Williamson, a solicitor in Blake Lapthorn's Drivers' Defence team on 01865 253286; email tim.williamson@bllaw.co.uk.