A stall holder in Central London has registered his van in his daughter's name. She is nine years old - below the age of criminal liability. Consequently if he is caught on a camera for a speed or traffic light offence, the authorities would write to the registered keeper, his daughter, who by virtue of her age is under no obligation to reveal the drivers name. Subsequently, he hopes that any intending prosecution cannot take place ! Is this a real loophole in the law ?

Senior Police Officer avoids prosecution
Former Head of Cleveland Police's Traffic Division, Detective Superintendent Adrian Roberts has avoided prosecution for speeding. The incident occurred last April in Stockton where his private car was photographed exceeding a 30 mph speed limit.

Roberts defence that he `didn't know who was driving' was accepted by Cleveland Police and the matter was dropped without going to court.

Normally motorists cannot escape penalty points and fines by saying that they are unsure who the driver was.

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