Paul Reddy
Partner & Co-Head of Crime and Regulatory
Crime and Regulatory
An offence of driving without due care and attention or careless driving is committed when a person’s driving falls below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver.
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Below are some examples of careless of inconsiderate driving:
Drivers are often charged with an offence of this nature following a road traffic accident, where there is no evidence of mechanical defect, driver illness or other explanation for the cause of the accident.
The prosecution can allege that in the absence of an explanation, for an accident to occur, someone must have not been paying proper attention or driving carelessly. This again can cover a range of situations including clipping a stationary vehicle when leaving or entering a parking space or for example knocking a bollard.
If you are involved in an accident you have a duty to stop and also report the accident if there has been any damage or personal injury caused, if you do not you will be at risk of being prosecuted for failure to stop/report an accident.
The penalties for driving without Due Care and Attention range from 3-9 penalty points to a disqualification from driving. In addition, the Court will also order a means tested fine (based on a calculation of income) capped at £5,000 and they may consider ordering a re-test before the driving licence can be re-issued.
If you are under investigation or have already been charged with driving without due care and attention, our experts are on hand to provide clear advice and help you stay on the road. Make a free confidential enquiry by calling our road traffic defence solicitors now on 0161 930 5151 or email crimeandregulatoryteam@gorvins.com
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Did you know that you can ask the court to reduce your disqualification period?
Causing death by dangerous driving is arguably the most serious of motoring offences.
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving is a very serious offence and can be upsetting for everyone involved.
Dangerous driving is one of the most serious motoring offences in UK law.
If you accumulate 12 or more penalty points within 3 years, the court should impose an obligatory disqualification.
Drink Driving, also known as ‘Driving over the legal limit’ is a serious offence.
If you are charged with an offence of this nature, it is important you seek specialist advice
It is illegal to drive a vehicle on a road or public place without at least 3rd party insurance.
If you have been charged, contact us now and speak to one of our experienced road traffic defence lawyers
Drivers have a legal duty to stop at the scene of an accident.
A notice of intended prosecution will usually be served on the registered keeper of the vehicle
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