Barristers acting for Davies said a railway accident report mentioned that his view was obstructed by Network Rail vehicles parked alongside the crossing, and the lights on the railway crossing were not properly aligned.
The court heard that when the barriers came down Davies thought it was Network Rail staff messing about.
As a defence, I have to say that it’s imaginative. Complete and utter bollocks, but imaginative.
So, the complete wanker stopped his lorry whilst PARKED ACROSS A RAIL LINE?
You what?
Uh?
Head-desk!