Dangerous driving is defined when an individual is driving below the standard of competent driving and operating a vehicle in a way that could cause potential damage to road users surrounding. Dangerous driving comes with an obligatory disqualification, which can be a huge inconvenience to your life, especially if you need to drive daily. Contact our solicitors now; to lower your penalties and avoid driving bans.
What can be classed as dangerous driving?
Competitive driving or racing
Disobedience of traffic signals
Driving on pavements
Dangerous use of a hand-held mobile phone
Dangerous overtaking
Driving a vehicle in a hazardous condition
This is commonly associated with Careless Driving, but both offences can have very different consequences. Careless driving can also be tailgating, sudden braking, and having your attention diverted from the road. Even competent and good drivers can face charges for Careless and Dangerous driving. If you face charges, contact our solicitors now.
Whether you encounter charges for careless or dangerous driving; the penalties can be severe. Even though Careless driving can come with less severe penalties, any charges can have a detrimental impact on your licence. Contact our solicitors to lower your penalties now.
What should I do if I have been charged with dangerous driving?
Being charged with dangerous driving can be a scary and confusing time for anyone. If you are required to attend court for your charges; our solicitors will ensure that you get the best possible representation. We think it is essential to ensure that your voice is always heard in court to convey your side of the story in the best possible way. If you were charged with dangerous driving, we highly advise that you contact one of our experienced solicitors. We know the process well, and we will ensure that you are aware of your possible options, enabling you to come out with the best possible outcome.
Penalties for dangerous driving
The severity of the penalties depends on the severity of the offence. Individuals who have committed more serious offences can face driving bans, unlimited fines and even imprisonment. The severity also depends on similar offences committed, if you have been charged with dangerous driving, contact our solicitors now.
Offence
Penalty
Penalty points
Dangerous Driving
2 years imprisonment, an unlimited fine, obligatory disqualification
3-11
Defences for Dangerous Driving
Our experienced solicitors can use a range of arguments to help defend your dangerous driving charge. With years of experience, we will use our extensive knowledge to reduce your penalties and lower or avoid bans or imprisonment.
Individuals may face charges for dangerous or careless driving without the opportunity to fully explain the situation or give good reasons behind this behaviour. Judgement of dangerous driving can be subjective. What may seem like the best course of action to take in a hazardous situation; may be perceived as dangerous driving to others.
Dangerous driving can also be caused by mechanical faults, which the driver may not be aware of. The cause may also be automatism, during which the driver lost control of their car due to no fault of their own.
If you have been charged with dangerous driving and don’t know what to do, call us now, our solicitors will ensure to get to know your case to the highest possible standard, and defend it in the best possible way. There are better options out there, this is why we provide free initial consultations, to give you advice on the best course of action to take.
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If you have been charged with a motoring offence or just simply need advice, contact our friendly team now for a free consultation. Our solicitors have years of experience in motoring offences, and we will ensure you are well informed of your possible options and the best options for you to take.
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