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Bridge Strike Driver Escapes with 14 day Suspension at Driver Conduct Hearing

This driver, represented at his driver conduct hearing by barrister Harry Bowyer, hit a bridge in his truck. The starting point for bridge strikes is revocation of the licence and disqualification for 6 months. The Traffic Commissioner took into account the driver’s age and inexperience as well as his limited training by his employer as well as his positive progress with his new employer and limited the suspension to 14 days.

Case Details

Case Name: Bridge Strike Driver Escapes with 14 day Suspension at Driver Conduct Hearing
Case Date: May 2024
Case Type (info): Driver Conduct

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