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Lynn Foulkes is aiming to get the drink driving limit to zero
tolerance, has started a petition and is going to court on the
29 Jul 2010.
Lynn would like the support from all our CADD
members.
Please sign Lynn's petition HERE
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Stop Martin Bielicky
Getting Released Early
THE tortured family of a man killed by a drink driver claim
their pain is being mocked by an attempt to reduce his killer’s
sentence.
David “Dewi” Foulkes, 23, from Mancot, Deeside,
died after the car he was in, driven by Martin Bielicky, smashed
into a wall on Glynne Way in Hawarden last August.
Bielicky, 29, admitted causing death by dangerous driving when
he was three times over the drink-drive limit. He was given
a six-year jail sentence, of which he will serve three years.
Justice Lloyd Jones told Bielicky that but for his guilty plea,
he’d have received a nine-year sentence.
But now the Slovakian, once a good friend of Dewi, is set to
appeal against his punishment at the Court of Appeal in London.
Heartbroken mum Lynn Foulkes has launched an online petition
against Bielicky’s bid. She told the Daily Post: “He’s
left us in pain by taking away a loving son and brother and
now he’s torturing us even more.
“It’s like he’s taking the mickey out of
the British justice system and out of us.
“Because of his actions we’ve got to live with
the loss every minute, hour and day of the rest of our lives.
There’s nothing we can do to bring him back, but this
is just terrible. He deserves to see his sentence out because
he’s killed my son and taken our lives away too.
“I’ll fight to the ends of the earth to make sure
he sees justice.”
Now the petition has amassed 150 signatures inside 48 hours.
Dewi’s sister Hayley Hoy, who got married in January
without her beloved brother at the ceremony, said: “This
supposed friend of my brother has destroyed my family, friends
and my whole life.
“He has taken my brother. He has taken my best friend
– an uncle to my unborn first child. It’s all thanks
to Martin’s careless behaviour.
“It’s a mockery of the criminal justice system
being able to appeal after seven months, and a total insult
to everyone who knows the pain and heartache we all suffer every
day.”
Mrs Foulkes helped police promote their anti drink-drive campaign
last Christmas so her “son’s death was not in vain”.
But, she said, if Bielicky is allowed to shorten an already
discounted sentence, it would send out the wrong message and
set back the push to end drink-drive fatalities and incidents.
Bielicky will take his appeal to the Court of Appeal on April
14.
Update:
Bielicky appeal was thrown out of court
Thank you to every one who signed
the petition
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More than 7500 arrested during Christmas
drink and drug driving campaign
Police arrested more than 7500 people in the month-long blitz
on drunk drivers over the Christmas period, ACPO lead for Roads
Policing Chief Constable Mick Giannasi revealed today.
“More drivers than ever before were breath tested over
the holiday period - 223,423 – and despite all the messages
that drinking and driving is dangerous and illegal, some people
still do not get the point,” Chief Constable Giannasi
said.
“Three percent of those drivers breath tested were arrested
and while that fell from the previous year it means that despite
all the messages about the dangers of drinking and driving there
were still 7638 drivers on our roads posing a threat to themselves
and others and that is totally unacceptable.”
The campaign ran from 1 December to 1 January with 43 forces
throughout England and Wales testing drivers at all times of
the day and night.
The numbers of drivers breath tested increased by 21.82 on
the previous year while the number of arrests dropped by 16.51
percent.
“Despite our concerns about the small minority who continue
to drink and drive, we are encouraged by the decreases in the
statistics in most areas. But the end of the campaign definitely
does not mean the end of police vigilance to catch those who
continue to flout the law however and drink and drive.”
The statistics also once again reveal that those who have been
drinking and then drive are more likely to be involved in an
accident - 7 percent of those breath tested after a collision
were arrested.
“One death on the roads devastates many families and
will always be one death too many. We will continue in our efforts
to make the roads safer for all users.”
The number of under 25s testing positive also fell on the previous
year, but are still over-represented in the statistics with
4 percent of the 49,970 people arrested.
The number of people testing positive for drugs fell by 36
percent but still remains high at an alarming 18 percent of
those tested.
“Driving under the influence of any substance, whether
it is alcohol or drugs is not acceptable. Alcohol and drugs
can impair your ability to judge speed and distances, reduce
concentration and delay reaction speed. Worst of all it can
kill, and that’s a life sentence no-one would want to
live with.”
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CADD SUPPORTS
EDINBURGH TO STEVENAGE RUN |
**Update**
CADD and SCARD member Robert Henderson is
running around 600 miles, from Edinburgh to Stevenage in memory
of his brother Shaun, a father of four who was killed by a
drunk driver Daniel Ellis last year.
N.B. Daniel Ellis was twice over the drink drive limit and
was given one year in jail and a four year driving ban.
The run began on June 28th and is due to finish on July 13th.
He will average 25 miles each day. Robert will be accompanied
by his girlfriend Karen who will cycle alongside him
Robert said “ I just wanted to do something pretty big
to try and capture the public’s attention and imagination.
The only thing I could think of was to run from Edinburgh
where Shaun was brought up, to his home in Stevenage. I want
to raise awareness to the issue of drink driving, tougher
sentencing and lowering the drink drive limit and in the process
raise funds for CADD”.
Photo shows Robert (centre) Karen (right) at Thirsk (the lady
on the left is Sharon Gayter, who is the world record holder
for running from Lands End to John o Groats, which she completed
in 12 days and 16 hours)
Stop Press August 5th 2008
Well Done Robert - Read Robert's summary
below
My run was in memory of my lovely brother Shaun and to support
CADD was both the longest but also the quickest 16 days of
my life.
I was always absolute in my belief that I would complete
the full run as I’ve never been so driven and focused
in my life. My love for Shaun his children and my own daughter’s
Erin and Katie meant failure was never an option. The physical
pain of running 25 miles a day is nothing compared to the
pain my mum has suffered every day since Shaun was needlessly
killed by the arrogance of drink driver, Ellis.
I experienced thousands of Sober motorists who were so careful
in making sure they gave me a wide berth on Britain’s
roads. I am so grateful for their tolerance and patience.
Karen and I experienced so many acts of kindness and spoke
to so many people I am convinced that CADD’s message
is getting through and will drive us towards the elimination
of drink driving throughout Britain and force our government
and the criminal justice system to deliver stiffer sentences.
I’m satisfied that all my planning and training paid
off and as long as I live I will never forget the reception
I received in Stevenage from strangers, family and friends
at the finish. You just can’t by the elation and sheer
joy at seeing your daughter’s at the finishing line
after such a long run. My gratitude to Jill the mother of
my children for having the decency to bring them. I also must
say a heartfelt thank you to Frosty and all the Hertfordshire
Scooterists who carried me along the last 7 miles from Hitchin
to Fairlands Valley Park.
I felt like an Olympic champion as well as a grieving brother.
Robert Henderson
I want to pay tribute to the following people, firstly Karen
my girlfriend for cycling as my support. It would have been
impossible to complete the run without her.
Anji Archer Shaun’s soul mate who coordinated and managed
the CADD stall, media coverage and producing the petition
which is forcing the Government to look at tougher sentencing.
Carole and Frank Whittingham for their compassion and support,
and Sharon Gayter Ultra Marathon World record Hold and Inspiring
friend.
Also grateful thanks to Hertfordshire police, Stevenage Comet,
BBC 3 counties radio, Chiltern FM, Hertbeat FM. Scottish Daily
Record, Edinburgh Evening News, Northern Echo. Real Radio,
Radio Forth, BBC ‘s Elizabeth Quigley.
Everyone who signed the petition and donated so generously.
All the hotels and guest houses who gave me discounted rooms
especially Brian and Val Leask at the Ellerton House in Jedburgh,
Angie at the Boot and Shoe Hotel in Darlington and Sandre
Carr at the Grange hotel in Newark who all waved accommodation
charges. The Compassionate friends(TCF) for their love and
kindness
Hibernian Football club and Stevenage Borough
for donating signed strips and a ball for auction.
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