Dangerous Driving Offences And Penalties

By: BenW

Road traffic law in the UK states that dangerous driving offences are defined by two main aspects. Firstly anyone could be considered a dangerous driver if they are in control of a vehicle but seem to have the inability to drive in a safe manner. Secondly, if someone is driving a vehicle that seems to be dangerous and deemed not road worthy, they can also be charged for dangerous driving because of the danger they pose to other motorists (for example, their car could be unsafe which caused their to wheel fall off and cause a accident).

Being charged with a dangerous driving offence under road traffic law can be a very serious matter. Even if you are cautioned for a dangerous driving offence, you should always seek advice and sometimes even legal representation from a solicitor who specialises in road traffic law. This way you will have all possible areas covered and know all your rights regarding the issue in question. If you are charged for a dangerous driving offence you get even be given a prison sentence, hence the real need for a solicitor.

Anyone that is caught and charged for dangerous driving, will be subject to a maximum prison sentence of 6 years, a 5000 fine and even a driving ban.

Sentences can become even harsher if the dangerous driving offender has caused a death in the incident. Here the penalty could be a maximum of a 14 year prison sentence, an unlimited fine and a 2 year driving suspension before they can reapply for their license.

There are a several offences which are covered by road traffic law on dangerous driving, these can include:

unnecessarily driving aggressively

driving a dangerous vehicle on purpose

driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol

ignoring speed limits/driving and driving unnecessarily fast

deliberate and dangerous distraction on the part of the driver, i.e. watching television whilst driving

Because dangerous driving offences in the UK are quite common, there is a really high demand for specialist road traffic law solicitors. If you become involved in an dangerous driving incident you should always make sure you seek legal advice straight away. On the other hand, if you were on the receiving end of a dangerous driver and were injured as a result, a solicitor would be able to help you with your claim regarding any damages you may have suffered.

About the Author:
I am a legal writer who specialises road traffic law, if you would like more information regarding dangerous driving and would like to find a solicitor, I suggest you have a look at lawontheweb.co.uk.

Article Originally Published On: http://www.articlesnatch.com

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