Misconduct hearing for Lancashire cop accused of being 'over the limit' while teaching learner driver

A Lancashire police officer accused of misconduct will go before a five-day hearing next week.

It is alleged that on August 5 and 6, 2023, PC 4314 Ravi Parekh was found to be over the legal limit whilst supervising a provisional licence holder, and it is therefore alleged that the Constable breached the Standards of Professional Behaviour set out in Schedule 2 to the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020.

The hearing will take place at Ormskirk Police Station between April 27 and May 1, and will be chaired by Assistant Chief Constable Gareth Lee.

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Rules for supervising a learner driver:

You can supervise a family member or friend who is learning to drive if:

• you’re at least 21 years old
• you’re qualified to drive the type of vehicle they’re driving - for example, you must have a manual car licence if you’re supervising someone in a manual car
• you’ve had a full driving licence for at least 3 years (from the UK, the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein)
• you are not currently banned from driving

You must sit in the front passenger seat of the car while you’re supervising the learner. You must not:

• hold and use a mobile phone, sat nav or tablet - it’s illegal to use one in your hand for any reason, including texting, making calls, taking photos and looking at websites
• have a breath alcohol or blood alcohol level higher than the legal limit - do not drink and supervise a learner, as it will seriously affect your judgement and abilities
• supervise a learner when you’re under the influence of drugs or medicine, or if you have illegal drugs or certain medicines in your blood above specified limits - check the rules about drugs and driving
• go on motorways - learner drivers can only drive on motorways with an approved driving instructor (ADI) in a car fitted with dual controls