Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 2nd April 2025, at 15:15hrs
Razakh Mohammed, of Shear Brow, Blackburn, has been sentenced to six months in prison after being found guilty of two counts of perverting the course of justice.
The sentencing, which took place on Monday, March 24th, followed an investigation into Mohammed’s attempts to evade responsibility for two speeding offences.
Between March and May 2023, Mohammed committed two speeding violations.
Rather than accepting the consequences, he fraudulently used the details of an innocent victim of identity theft, attempting to shift the blame onto them.
However, the victim came forward, prompting an investigation that led to Mohammed’s arrest in June 2023.
Authorities have emphasized the severity of such actions, stating that those who attempt to mislead investigations into road traffic offences will face significantly harsher penalties than if they had simply admitted their guilt.
“People who think it’s okay to lie or mislead our investigations into road traffic offences will receive a far worse punishment than if they had just accepted responsibility for their actions in the first place,” a spokesperson stated.
The case highlights a broader trend of individuals attempting to avoid accountability for traffic violations.
Over the past three years, 451 people have been prosecuted for providing false or misleading information related to road traffic offences.
These prosecutions have resulted in:
* £288,075 in fines and court costs, averaging £639 per case.
* 2,576 points issued on driving licenses, averaging 6 points per case.
* 99 drivers disqualified for a combined total of 58.5 years.
The significant penalties underscore the authorities’ commitment to upholding road safety and ensuring that offenders are held accountable.
The case serves as a stark warning to anyone considering similar actions, reinforcing the message that attempting to pervert the course of justice will result in severe consequences.
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