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SS-1929/2010-VLR ECLI:DK:VLR:2023:SS0000001422 AI generated

Court upholds company liability for traffic law violations but reduces the fine amount.

Case Number SS-1929/2010-VLR
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Partially Allowed
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The court upheld the lower court's finding that the company was liable for violating traffic regulations regarding driving and rest times. While the company argued against liability, the court confirmed the breach of rules concerning control devices and rest periods. Consequently, the judgment was affirmed with a specific reduction in the imposed fine.

Legislator headnote

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Straffelovens § 10; Virksomheders ansvar: A company is liable for criminal offenses committed by its employees in the course of business, but the court may exercise discretion to reduce the fine based on mitigating circumstances.

Keywords

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corporate criminal liability traffic regulations driving and rest times control devices fine reduction employer responsibility Vestre Landsret

Cited Legislation

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Straffelovens § 10
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SS-2544/2010-VLR
Court reduces fine and adds prison time for driver falsifying odometer readings without intent to defraud.
SS-1136/2006-VLR
Court dismisses appeal against conviction for unauthorized commercial transport and speeding. The court upholds the lower court's decision based on clear evidence of violations. The defendant's arguments regarding the legality of the transport were rejected by the appellate court.
SS-1527/2008-VLR
Court dismisses appeal against driver's license suspension for violating driving and rest time regulations.
SS-1895/2009-OLR
Court increases fine and imposes six-month driving ban for repeated driving time rule violations.
SS-493/2013-OLR
Court increases fine and conditionally revokes driving rights for exceeding rest period rules.

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Landsretten stadfæster byrettens dom i tiltale for som ansvarlig virksomhed at have overtrådt bestemmelser om køre- og hviletid samt kontrolapparater, dog med den ændring, at bøden nedsættes