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Expert - be cautious about cautions

David Wacks says there's confusion on Island

A legal expert says members of the public, who have been subject to cautions by police, should be aware of the consequences. 

A Manx Freedom of Information request shows that, in the last four years, there were over 900 cautions issued for reckless driving alone.

David Wacks, a retired solicitor who advises people on the situation in the UK, says  across the British Isles, there is a deal of confusion about how long such a caution remains on your record:  

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