Dangerous Driving

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

Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 defines dangerous driving as occurring when:

(a) The standard of driving falls far below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver, and
(b) It would be obvious to a competent and careful driver that driving in that way would be dangerous.

Examples include competitive driving, dangerous overtaking, driving on the pavement and excessive speed when there are poor road conditions.

Defence cases include:

The standard of driving did not fall below the requisite standard.
Special reasons (such as genuine emergency).

Penalty:
The maximum fine is £5,000.00. Alternatively, a community order or custodial sentence can be imposed. In the magistrates court, the maximum custodial sentence is 6 months. In the crown court, the maximum custodial sentence is 2 years.
The minimum disqualification is 12 months. However, disqualification for at least 2 years must be ordered if there are two or more disqualifications for periods of 56 days or more in preceding 3 years.
Extended re-test must be ordered.

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.