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You may have witnessed people driving 'dangerously' or you may have been stopped for dangerous driving, but are you aware that there are other charges that fall within the same category of offence?
What is Dangerous Driving?
It's one of the most serious motoring offences a driver can commit, you are considered to be driving dangerously if the manner in which you are driving is way below that of a competent driver.
If found guilty of dangerous driving you could receive up to a six month custodial sentence, a driving ban and a fine up to £5000; if your trial is heard in a Crown Court, the prison sentence could be up to two years, an unlimited fine, and a driving ban.
Some examples of dangerous driving -
- Road rage
- Driving when you shouldn't, for example with a broken leg
- Driving when your vehicle was defective, endangering others.
Inconsiderate Driving.
We all have experience of drivers being inconsiderate, but does the law have the same view?
Some examples are-
- Not dipping your headlights
- Driving too slow
- Using a bus lane to queue jump
- Lane hogging on the motorway
- Even deliberately splashing people.
If you think it's inconsiderate driving then it could well be, the difficulty here is intent, people do forget to dip their headlights, most of us have driven through a puddle and splashed someone by accident, but if you had done those things deliberately and it was proven, then you could be prosecuted for inconsiderate driving, and face points, a fine or maybe prosecution in court.
Careless Driving.
Often called driving without due care and attention, this is when you're driving falls below that of a standard driver, and is the lesser offence to Dangerous Driving.
If you are accused and found guilty of careless driving you can expect a minimum of three points on you license.
If you have been stopped for any of the above offences it's important to seek legal assistance as soon as possible and to ensure you record all the details of the incident, as this may help your defence.
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