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Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by davodyguy: 4:02pm On Jan 20, 2019
Prince Philip spotted driving without a seatbelt 48 hours after car crash
By Bianca Britton, CNN

Updated at 1222 GMT (2022 HKT) January 20, 2019


London (CNN) — Britain's Prince Philip has been spotted driving without a seat belt just 48 hours after his car crash in which the 97-year-old's Land Rover flipped onto its side.

The Duke of Edinburgh was photographed driving a new Land Rover without the seat belt, which is required on a public road.

A Norfolk Constabulary spokeswoman said police were aware of the photos and that "suitable words of advice have been given to the driver."

She added: "This is in line with our standard response when being made aware of, or receiving such images showing this type of offense."


The husband of the Queen emerged uninjured after the crash on Thursday, according to a statement from local police.

Philip collided with another vehicle carrying two women, aged 28 and 45, as well as a nine-month-old baby boy.

Police said the 28-year-old suffered cuts to her knee while the 45-year-old was left with a broken wrist. The baby boy was unharmed.

Buckingham Palace said "well-wishes" were exchanged Friday with those injured in the other car. However Britain's Mail on Sunday reported that the mother who broke her wrist has yet to receive an apology from Philip.

"I got a call from a police family liaison officer," Emma Fiarweather told the paper. "The message he passed on didn't even make sense. He said 'The Queen and Prince Philip would like to be remembered to you'."

Too old to drive?

The crash dominated tabloid coverage in the UK, with both the Daily Mail and the Sun leading their websites with it. The Daily Telegraph, a conservative broadsheet, also played the crash up high, with a headline emphasizing Philip's "miracle escape."

However, the incident has raised questions over whether the Prince -- five months from his 98th birthday -- should still be allowed to drive.

The United Kingdom requires drivers over 70 years old to renew their license every three years. A royal source said Thursday the prince has a license and follows all procedures required to keep it up to date. The source asked not to be named discussing the prince's personal life.

A source told Press Association that Philip passed a police eyesight test on Saturday following the crash.
Buckingham Palace has not yet responded to the latest photographs.

The Duke retired from public life in 2017 after 65 years of service. During that time he conducted more than 22,000 solo engagements and delivered nearly 5,500 speeches.

Since taking a step back, Philip has been seen in public at a handful of events with the Queen and other members of the royal family, including last year's weddings of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.

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Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by davodyguy: 4:04pm On Jan 20, 2019
See below image of the Duke when he was caught few days after the crash

Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by femidejulius(m): 4:11pm On Jan 20, 2019
Laws are not for those in authority or those who have friends in authority.

How many of our own FRSC officers or police officers have a valid driver's license or up to date vehicle particulars? I doubt if any, yet they are immune to arrest.

Have you seen any FRSC officer arrested or even stopped for not having a driver's license?

Yet, they are quick to blame people in higher authority for breaking the law.

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Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by paiz: 4:12pm On Jan 20, 2019
Laws are made for the lesser citizens

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Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by davodyguy: 4:14pm On Jan 20, 2019
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Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by GOFRONT(m): 4:23pm On Jan 20, 2019
Lawmakers are the lawbreakers.......I no call Dino melaye

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Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by BotRascal(f): 4:24pm On Jan 20, 2019
After being warned by the police? Prince no try at all. At least he drives himself. Unlike some people in naija. Nairalanders pls show some love its my first time here. I hope I'm welcomed..
Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by dominique(f): 4:28pm On Jan 20, 2019
97 year old still driving himself, that's very remarkable
Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by ValCon888: 4:48pm On Jan 20, 2019
Laws are not for the poor
The rich just have a different law.
Its known as the Law of Money.
Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by Nobody: 5:47pm On Jan 20, 2019
Mtchewwwwwwwwwwwww
Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by Karemarealty288(m): 11:16am On Jan 25, 2019
The part I love is this big dude was driving himself without noise on like this nonsense country where the barber to the state Governor uses siren and police escort.

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Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by davodyguy: 1:57pm On Jan 25, 2019
Karemarealty288:
The part I love is this big dude was driving himself without noise on like this nonsense country were the barber to the state Governor uses siren and police escort.
Credit to him for that

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Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by alphaNomega: 8:37pm On Jan 27, 2019
Finally laws are for peasants and poor people.
Re: Laws Are For The Poor. Reactions After Prince Philip Drove Without Seat Belt by Nobody: 3:21pm On Jan 29, 2019
At 97, he shouldn't be allowed to drive in the first place

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