Trevor Downing

Mr Downing was prosecuted for the offence of speeding. Our client was a senior businessman and financial adviser whose driving licence was essential to him in continuing to work.

At trial we made a submission of no case to answer which was upheld on the grounds that:
•    There was no admissible evidence that the speed camera was an approved device and
•    the record produced by the speed camera had not been served less than seven days before the trial date.

The proceedings were therefore dismissed and a court order for payment of defence costs from central funds to be taxed. Mr Downing’s costs were reimbursed in full by the Court.