At a hearing on December 11 in Preston Crown Court, Wesley Austin was handed a custodial sentence following his conviction for a string of motoring offences and drug possession.
Austin, 32, of Windsor Terrace, Fleetwood, had been found guilty of driving other than in accordance with a licence, driving without insurance, driving without due care and attention, and being in possession of a Class B controlled drug. Police commented that his 8-month jail sentence reflected the seriousness of his behaviour. He was also banned from driving for a period of 16 months.
The Lancashire Talking door-to-door surveys conducted by Lancashire Constabulary, which began in 2020, had highlighted road safety as a major community concern in the Fleetwood area. Following Austin’s conviction, the police made a statement emphasising their strong commitment to targeting those who pose a risk to the community by ignoring driving laws.
Careless driving, which is also described as driving without due care and attention, although a less serious offence than dangerous driving, can nevertheless have devastating life consequences. Police are making significant efforts to improve road safety standards across the county in response to community concerns.
If you are under investigation for careless driving, solicitors at Auriga Advocates have specialist knowledge of motoring law, and are able to provide clear advice that could be crucial as your case progresses through the police and court system. Contact us at the earliest opportunity, so that we can talk through your case and advise you on the best way to proceed.