Eilidh Cairns verdict

What im driving at is this idea that we should blame blame blame..

People have lapses in concentration all the time, for loads of reasons.. be they driving, cycling (I can think of numerous accidents i have witnessed/been involved in), firing on ranges, working with machinery etc.

We are only human and occasionally... sadly - people lose lives because of mistakes. This is inevitable. However i would agree that more could be done to stop lives being lost in such a way.

"lapse in concentration". Are you for real?
We are talking about someone driving a 30 tonne + vehicle in a crowded urban environment, and you think a "lapse of concentration" is acceptable????
Luckily the law (and I) disagree with you.

You are obliged to pay due care and attention AT ALL TIMES when driving.
Let your concentration slip and if it results in a collision then you are guilty.
What a great way of making drivers stay alert: Watch where your going or suffer the consequences.
Unless, that is, the coroner pats you on the head and lets you off the hook.

As soon as you accept a lapse is inevitable, it becomes acceptable: And it is not.