Centre Releases Guide To Traffic Offences
Following on from the release of the leaflet, “What do I do if I am arrested?”, Centre for Justice is today [Oct 16] releasing a 16-page guide on traffic offences and procedures.
“This is to assist anyone who finds themselves with a traffic ticket or summons to court for a motoring offence,” says Venous Memari, Managing Director of Centre for Justice. “Our role is to help people to understand Bermuda’s laws, and consequently their rights under those laws.
“If you are stopped by the police on the road for the first time, the experience can be confusing and stressful. This is especially true with traffic proceedings, where people are less likely to use the services of a lawyer than they are with criminal offences.”
“Following publication of its ‘What Do I Do If I Am Arrested’ leaflet, Centre for Justice received feedback from members of the public on the need for information concerning traffic offences and procedures”, a spokesperson said. “This guide is the direct result of that feedback.
“The Traffic leaflet starts by focusing on such topics as: being stopped by the police and what happens if you are disqualified from driving. It explains some of the responsibilities concerning parking, seatbelts and maintaining your vehicle. There is also an appendix containing some of the more commonly encountered offences and the penalties they can incur.”
Hard copies are obtainable at the Centre for Justice office in The Armoury Building on Reid Street, World Distributors Ltd, the Human Rights Commission, the Ombudsman’s Office, the Legal Aid Office, the Bermuda Public Services Union, as well as the Magistrates’ Court.
The full guide on traffic offences and procedures [PDF here] follows below:
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I would suggest that people learn the rules of the road, slow down, stop at red lights and stop signs, double parking (mainly taxis’s – who think they can stop anywhere – bring on GPS and regulate them!!) don’t talk on your phone and you probably won’t find yourself in that position of getting a ticket – barring the odd accident! Driving standards on Bermuda roads are absolutely appalling and getting worse!!
What does a yellow line in the centre of the road mean? 75% will get the answer wrong!
Police should book more people to assist the Government debt!
Single yellow line in the middle of a main road means no parking . Nothing else ,and nothing to do with overtaking .
Are you right ?