New traffic courts created for minor offences

The video discusses the burden of minor motoring offenses on the legal system, exemplified by Alistair Wallace's lengthy court ordeal. It highlights a new initiative to handle such cases in dedicated traffic courts, aiming to streamline the process. The government plans to expand this across England and Wales, but Labor argues that this only addresses a small part of the criminal justice system's issues.

What was Alistair Wallace accused of, and how long did it take him to clear his name?

• Running a red light; 3 months

• Speeding; 6 months

• Driving without due care and attention; 14 months

• Driving under the influence; 12 months

What is the main goal of the new system being tested in London and Nottinghamshire?

• To increase the number of traffic offenses

• To streamline the process of handling traffic offenses

• To eliminate traffic courts

• To reduce the number of police officers

What percentage of traffic offense cases are not contested by the defendant?

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

What is the government's plan for the new traffic court system?

• To abandon the plan

• To roll it out across England and Wales

• To implement it only in London

• To test it for a year and then decide

According to critics, what is the limitation of the new system for handling driving offenses?

• It increases the workload of magistrates

• It only addresses a small part of the criminal justice system's problems

• It is too expensive to implement

• It reduces the number of traffic courts