Blackstone's guide to the Road Traffic Act 1991 - Simon Cooper

Blackstone's guide to the Road Traffic Act 1991 contains a copy of the Act and a commentary on its changes and implications. It is intended for both lawyers and non-lawyers wishing to understand the new legislation.;The Act abolishes many old offenses, includes offenses of recklessness and a number of new offenses whilst redefining others.;It is divided into two parts - part 1 deals with road traffic law throughout England, Wales and Scotland, whilst part 2 deals only with London and lays the foundation for easing the flow of traffic through the capital. New offenses introduced include - causing death by dangerous driving, causing danger to other road users, driving otherwise than in accordance with a driving license, using vehicles in a dangerous condition and using a vehicle with defective brakes, tyres or streering gear. Other amendments include wider powers to require vehicle owners to name the driver of the vehicle, numerous increases in penalties, rehabilitation courses for drink/drive offenders and obligatory tests for dangerous drivers.;The author was previously a police officer with the Greater Manchester Police and is author of "Blackstone's Annual Update on Evidence and Criminal Procedure".