SummerLightning
it's a strict liability offence
The new UK law
Article 222 of the 2009 ANO states: “A person must not in the U.K. direct or shine any light at any aircraft in flight so as to dazzle or distract the pilot of the aircraft.”
What does "so as to" mean?
Does it mean the DA has to prove the guy pointing the laser 'intended to' dazzle or distract the pilot?
Or that the laser did dazzle or distract the pilot?
Or both?
grumpyoldgeek
Yep, although lasers are a global problem, for some reason the UK has gone out of step not only with America but most other countries. The new offense doesn't give UK courts power to send laser offenders to prison!
Max penalty of a fine is a great deterrent.
