Dangerous Driving and Reckless Driving
Driving Dangerously
Reckless driving is a major moving traffic violation As a legal term, it is used within the United States. This offence has been abolished in the United Kingdom and replaced. It may be known as dangerous driving in places other than the United Kingdom (where it was a subset of the wider offence of dangerous driving).
It is usually a more serious offence than careless driving, improper driving, or driving without due care and attention and is often punishable by fines, imprisonment, and/or driver’s license suspension or revocation. In the United Kingdom it was a more serious offence than dangerous driving.
How heavy are dangerous driving penalties?
The penalties depend on which of the following offences may have been committed:
Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs (Section 3A Road Traffic Act (RTA) 1988)
Penalty: 1 to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both; and disqualified for a minimum of two years;
Causing death by dangerous driving (Section 1 RTA 1988)
Penalty: 1 to 14 years in prison, and disqualified for a minimum of two years;
Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving (Section 20 Road Safety Act 2006)
Penalty: Up to 5 years in prison, and disqualified for a minimum of one year;
Causing death by driving: unlicensed, disqualified, uninsured drivers (Section 21, Road Safety Act 2006)
Penalty: Up to 2 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both; and disqualified for a minimum of one year;
Murder or manslaughter
Penalty: Up to life-imprisonment, and disqualified for a minimum of two years.
If you have been accused of dangerous driving you should seriously consider hiring a specialist solicitor. Entering into criminal proceedings without professional representation can result in an unjust criminal conviction. Motoring solicitors can help ensure that you are provided with the best and most appropriate defence.
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