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I had a motoring accident on 31st. January. I have now been told by the police that I am going to be prosecuted for driving without due care and attention. The statement from the police says the accident occurred on a different named road to the one on which the accident occurred on. As the accident also involved a pushbike should the adult cyclist have been breathalysed, as I was? Incidentally, mine was negative. I have been told that if I plead guilty it will only cost me £43 and three points. If I plead not guilty then I will have to travel 100 miles and may have to pay witnesses that may be called. I wouldn't mind doing this if I thought I could get away with being found not guilty. Could it go in my favour if I stated the truth, that the cyclist wore no hat or fluorescent coat or markings?

Asked on 25 April 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
You need to talk to a good solicitor and appraise him of the full facts. If you are saying the cyclist wove into your path and caused the
collision, then that, combined with not wearing fluorescent clothing,
might lead to a decision in your favour rather than his.
Tags: driving police
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