article_snippet.sent: The retired engineer from Bacup in Lancashire, said: 'I contacted Lancashire Police because I was keen to see a full prosecution to stop more careless driving. '
article_snippet.sent: The pensioner has now contacted the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) and sent the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)
article_snippet.sent: The pensioner added: 'I have written to the IPCC and put my points across -
article_snippet.sent: it's not only his case not acted upon, how many others have not been acted upon?
article_snippet.sent: " 'The only way our roads are going to become safer is when motorists driving carelessly like this are punished.
article_snippet.sent: A spokesman for Lancashire Police explained that there is a six-month period in which a prosecution would have to take place.
article_snippet.sent: This is the time limit set for summary offences, which are heard in a magistrates court to come to court.
article_snippet.sent: An accident report was submitted with a recommendation for the driver to attend a Drivers' Alertness Course. '