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Dangerous Driving

What is it? Dangerous driving is very similar to careless driving but more serious. The prosecution have to prove that your driving fell well below the standard of a careful and competent driver and that it should have been obvious to a careful driver that driving in that way would be dangerous.

What’s the difference between Dangerous Driving and Careless Driving? Basically, in layman’s terms, it’s how bad the driving was. If the driving was just below the expected standard then it would be Careless Driving, if it was way below the expected standard it may be Dangerous Driving.

Does it make a difference? Yes, definitely. Dangerous driving can carry a prison sentence of up to two years. If you are found guilty of Dangerous Driving then the Court MUST disqualify you from driving.

What sort of thing might be considered Dangerous Driving? There is no limit to what might amount to Dangerous Driving but examples are: excessive speeding; overtaking in a dangerous place; driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition.

A summons for Dangerous Driving is often issued after an accident but there doesn’t have to have been an accident.

What can Motoring Lawyers Online do for me? We will give you straight forward, no nonsense advice. We realise how serious this sort of charge is to you and we will take the time to explain your options in a jargon free way. We will explore all avenues of defence and will do our best to make sure you are found not guilty. We may be able to convince the Crown Prosecution Service to accept a lower charge of Careless Driving and work to avoid you a ban. We can call expert evidence to help you. We are experts in Cross Examination and we will put the Prosecution case to the test.

It is vital that you get advice as soon as possible, to prepare the best defence possible we need to get started immediately to avoid any evidence or witnesses being lost. Contact us as soon as possible for free initial advice.