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DISCLOSING THE IDENTITY OF A DRIVER
Section 172 of the Road Traffic Act 1988
Failing to disclose the identity of a driver
Failing to provide information to identity the driver of a motor vehicle
Under Section 172 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, where the driver of a vehicle is alleged to have committed an offence:
The keeper commits an offence if they fail to provide information about the identification of the driver at the time of the offence - section 172 (2)(a)); and
Any other person commits an offence if they fail to provide information which it is in their power to give, which may lead to the identification of the driver - section 172 (2)(b)).
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