Careless or Dangerous Driving

Careless Driving

All road users are expected to drive at a certain minimum standard. When someone fails to drive with the care and attention expected of a reasonable and prudent driver, they are considered to be driving carelessly.

Our legal experts are experienced in dealing with all Careless Driving or Dangerous Driving related offences which include the following:

• Careless driving
• Driving without due care and attention
• Causing death by careless driving

Examples of careless driving include failing to give way at a junction, driving too close to a vehicle in front (“tail gaiting”) or remaining in the overtaking lane of a dual carriageway or motorway (“lane hogging”).

Careless driving allegations are likely to result in penalty points or a disqualification, as well as a fine.  Our team of expert solicitors understand that your driving licence is important to you, and will give you accurate advice as to your options based on our wide-range of experience in dealing with similar matters.

If you have been accused of a careless driving related offence and would like to discuss your situation and obtain legal advice, please contact our legal experts to arrange a reduced fee initial meeting.

Dangerous Driving

All road users are expected to drive at a certain minimum standard. Where someone falls far below the standard expected by a competent and careful driver, they are considered to be driving dangerously.

Our legal experts are experienced in dealing with all Careless Driving or Dangerous Driving related offences which include the following:

• Dangerous driving
• Causing death by dangerous driving
• Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Examples of dangerous driving includes racing, aggressive driving, ignoring road signs or dangerous overtaking. You can be convicted of dangerous driving also by knowingly using your vehicle in a dangerous condition.

Dangerous driving related offences are serious allegations which, if convicted, result in disqualification from driving and a heavy fine, as well as the possibility of imprisonment depending upon the offence.

If you have been accused of a dangerous driving related offence and would like to discuss your situation and obtain legal advice, please contact our legal experts to arrange a reduced fee initial meeting.