Careless Driving / Driving Without Due Care & Attention

Careless driving / Driving without due care & attention

M23Law are criminal defence solicitors specialising in defending clients on all types of Motoring / Road Traffic offences cases such as careless driving:

Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (as amended), provides that it is an offence for a person to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place “without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place”.

Defence cases include:

Based on the circumstances, the driving was reasonable and did not fall below the requisite standard.
Sudden defect in the vehicle resulting in substandard driving.

Penalty:
Maximum fine: £5,000.
3-6 penalty points or disqualification from driving.

Contact us as soon as possible on guidance on information to provide. If you have received a summons to attend court for an offence under this section, contact us. We can normally deal with this kind of case administratively, by correspondence to the police / prosecution. Alternatively, we can represent you at court.

We are able to offer private representation for all types of motoring offences. Legal aid might be available in a limited number of cases.

Please call 0844 2640 999 for help and further information.