Dangerous Driving

A person whose driving falls far below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver is guilty of an offence. Hot pursuit chases on roads by police cars are obvious examples of dangerous driving but a speeding case of 100+ mph is also likely to be charged as dangerous driving.

We at MotoringSolictors.com can call on the services of ex senior police drivers and driving instructors to reconstruct the alleged offence and provide expert testimony where necessary in your defence.

A court must endorse and disqualify for at least 12 months, unless you are able to persuade the court on “special reasons” or “exceptional hardship” grounds that you should not be disqualified, in which case they must endorse your licence with 3 – 11 penalty points. In serious cases there is also risk of imprisonment, or a community penalty order of up to 300 hours unpaid work, particularly so if a death has been caused by the dangerous driving.

MAXIMUM PENALTY

If the matter is dealt with in the Magistrates Court at least 12 months disqualification and/or a maximum 6 months imprisonment.

If the matter is dealt with in the Crown Court – 2 years imprisonment

The Court MUST order an extended retest before you can drive again.

Motoring Law Info:

• Failure to furnish information on a NOTICE OF INTENDED PROSECUTION
• Speeding
• Careless Driving
• Dangerous Driving
• Traffic Light Offences
• Contravening Traffic Signs & Signals, Road Signs & Markings
• Drink Driving/Excess Alcohol
• Drunk in Charge
• Failure to Provide a Specimen
• Mobile Phone Use
• Excess Weight/Overloaded Vehicle
• Penalty Points/Totting Up
• Exceptional Hardship
• Special Reasons

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