Dangerous Driving

It is an offence to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place.

The usual test will be whether your driving fell far below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver and it would be obvious to a competent and careful driver that the driving was dangerous.

Effective preparation is key to a case of this nature. It may be that we can take statements from independent witnesses to an incident, when, for example the police have not done so. We may attend the incident location with you in order to retrace events and take photographs to be used as evidence. Contact our motoring law team in the early stages of your case in order to make sure your case is prepared in the best possible way.

We also have strong relationships with experts who can assist in forming the defence case. For example, we could instruct an accident investigator to prepare a report to assess what has been said by prosecution witnesses.

Penalty: The minumum disqualification for dangerous driving is 12 months. An extended re-test must also be ordered.

As well as disqualification, the court will also consider a fine, community penalty, or a custodial sentence (imprisonment).

If sentenced in the magistrates court, the maximum fine is £5,000.00. The maximum custodial sentence is 6 months.

If sentenced in the crown court, the fine is unlimited. The maximum custodial sentence is 24 months.

This offence is very serious and when charged, can often be dealt with in the Crown Court. Contact our motoring law team for advice and assistance at all stages, including the police station, magistrates court and crown court.