What is the test for using an excuse for failing to stop the car when driving?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from R. v. Bremmer, 2006 ABPC 93 (CanLII):
Based on this evidence and these reasons I must apply the test as set out in R v. Ludlow (supra) as to whether this is a lawful excuse and whether the requisite mens rea is negatived. THE TEST
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