South Yorkshire police officer banned from driving

An officer from South Yorkshire police has been banned from driving after he was convicted of driving without due care and attention. David Mayes was photographed by a speed camera with his hands off the wheel and, in one instance, making a thumbs up sign at the camera whilst answering two separate emergency calls in Sheffield.

Halifax Magistrates' Court disqualified him from driving for six months and fined him £400 after he pleaded guilty to the offences, which took place in the early hours of the morning on 26 July 2007.

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