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Dangerous driving is considered a serious motoring offence. Under the law, you would be guilty of dangerous driving if you allowed your standard of driving to fall far below the minimum standard expected of a competent and careful driver, potentially putting yourself and others in danger. Examples include speeding, racing, driving aggressively, ignoring traffic lights or overtaking dangerously.
If convicted of dangerous driving, you will receive a mandatory driving ban of 12 months. The 12 month driving ban is mandatory and cannot be reduced. You will also be ordered to take an extended driving re-test.
In more serious cases heard in the Crown Court, you could have your driving ban increased to 2 years. The maximum penalties for dangerous driving are:
If charged with dangerous driving, we can advise you about potential defences and the strength of your case. If appropriate, we could help you negotiate a charge for a lesser offence with the police, such as careless driving.
Careless driving falls below the minimum standard expected of a competent and careful driver without reasonably considering other road users. Examples include overtaking on the inside, driving too close to another vehicle, driving through a red light by mistake, and unnecessarily slow driving or braking.
If convicted of causing death by dangerous driving, you may face:
Well, yes and no. You are allowed to use your mobile phone as a sat nav if it is secured and handsfree, but it is illegal to hold or touch it while driving. If the police see you holding your phone while driving or stationary at a set of lights or in a traffic queue, you may be charged with an offence.
If found guilty of using your mobile phone while driving, you could receive:
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