I WONDERED if the justice system in Swindon had gone soft when I read the story about the taxi driver who blatantly tried to attempt a U-turn into oncoming traffic, smashing into a motorcyclist who suffered horrific injuries leaving her wheelchair-bound and writing off her motorcycle.

I know of a similar case when an experienced rider and passenger were killed when a woman drove out into their path. She got away with just a fine and this was not her first offence of careless driving.

To not ban this driver for the incident in Ermin Street because he is the sole provider is wrong. He has ruined that lady’s life.

I feel sorry for her and hope she gets out of the wheelchair soon.

R HUNT Address supplied