Dangerous driving

Dangerous driving and causing death by dangerous driving are serious driving offences carrying a substantial risk of imprisonment and automatic disqualification. For those reasons, Keith Park Solicitors advise that expert assistance at the earliest opportunity is essential.

'Dangerous driving' means driving that falls far below the standard of a competent and careful driver and driving that would be obviously dangerous to a competent and careful driver.

Proof of dangerous driving often rests upon the evidence of eye witnesses and therefore, skilful cross examination and preparation can make the difference between being found innocent or guilty.

Punishment

Dangerous driving: A fine, 2 years imprisonment and mandatory disqualification for at least a year.

The Court must also order that anyone disqualified for dangerous driving take an extended re-test when they become eligible to drive again.