References: [1971] RTR 228, [1972] CLR 49
Coram: Lord Parker CJ
Ratio: The court set out the circumstances in which, in the absense of an explanation, the only proper inference is careless driving.
Lord Parker CJ said ‘the facts of a particular case may be such that, in the absence of some explanation the only possible inference is careless driving’
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
This case is cited by:
- Cited – Bingham, Regina (on the Application Of) v Director of Public Prosecutions Admn (Bailii, [2003] EWHC 247 (Admin))
The defendant appealed by case stated against a conviction for driving a lorry without due care and attention, leading to the death of another road user. There had been an unexplained swing of the rear of his trailer out into the path of the other . .
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