So the driver faces no punishment despite being found to be driving illegally?
If no accident had occurred and a hawk-eyed police officer just happened to notice the missing mirror then I imagine there would be some form of punishment, no?
He can still be charged with other related offences, it's just not for the judge or jury to determine whether he should be. It isn't a function that is within their remit. (Sideline comment, I think that it is important from a legal and legislative point of view that they cannot. It is a key foundation of the judicial system that it can only determine on cases presented to them but have the freedom to do so unhindered by other constructs of authority) Don't presume that he hasn't been suitable charged for this, it's just not something that is commonly considered newsworthy.
He can still be charged with other related offences, it's just not for the judge or jury to determine whether he should be. It isn't a function that is within their remit. (Sideline comment, I think that it is important from a legal and legislative point of view that they cannot. It is a key foundation of the judicial system that it can only determine on cases presented to them but have the freedom to do so unhindered by other constructs of authority) Don't presume that he hasn't been suitable charged for this, it's just not something that is commonly considered newsworthy.