At age 83 and after 58 years of accident and points-free motoring, I have been charged with driving without care and attention and without regard to other road users. I have opted to attend a driver awareness course on 6 December (cost £185). I was on my way to an urgent medical appointment and executed a turn I have safely accomplished at least 1000 times without incident and, in a 50mph limit, a car drove into my rear despite that it was not in sight when I commenced the turn. I am my severely disabled wife's sole carer and cannot leave her unattended.

As the course will be 30 miles away in Dereham I have emailed and twice written to Norfolk County Council asking if they could accommodate me on a date likely to be less inclement, when I could possibly be stranded away from home, and if not, please inform me to enable me to arrange my wife's admission to a local care home. They will not respond. I have pointed out that, despite the charge against me, I have always treated others (including other drivers) with the greatest courtesy and expect reciprocal behaviour. It made no difference - still no response. I should add that LV insurance renewed by cover at the same premium as before the accident.