policeman convicted of careless driving last week

A policeman was convicted of two counts of careless driving last week after he was photographed by a speed camera with both hands off the steering wheel and giving a thumbs-up to the speed camera. PC David Mayes repeated the actions just over an hour later on a second emergency call in Sheffield in the early hours of 26 July 2007. The officer was driving at speeds of 68mph and 73mph in a 40 mph limit. The court disqualified him from driving for six months and fined him £400. His actions were criticised by road safety organisations and his own constabulary, who are now expected to commence disciplinary proceedings against him.

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