Dangerous Driving At YSG Solicitors we appreciate that most people facing an allegation of dangerous driving are frightened about the possible penalty that will be imposed by the court. You may have to undergo a police interview and require assistance at the police station. YSG Solicitors has fully police station accredited motoring law solicitors with vast experience of dealing with all police station matters. We have also spent many years advising clients on defensive strategies designed to create the best possible chance of securing an acquittal. Our involvement in your case from the moment you are interviewed at the police station right through to the conclusion of your case could make a decisive and fundamental difference to the outcome. Even if you intend to plead guilty we can help present your case effectively to ensure and punishment is appropriate to your circumstances - see our dangerous driving guilty plea advice page. We may even be able to provide representation under the terms of your household/motor insurance policy. There’s no need for you to go through this situation on your own.
Discuss your options free of change with an expert motoring law solicitor with specialist expertise in dealing with dangerous driving offences by calling 03333 446440.
Dangerous Driving and the Law Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act makes it a criminal offence to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place.
In order for you to be found guilty of this offence is must be proved that the manner of your driving fell far below the standard expected of a competent driver and it would be obvious to a competent and careful driver that the manner of driving would be dangerous.
Dangerous driving is not just restricted to the manner in which you drive. A person can be regarded as driving dangerously if it would be obvious to a competent and careful driver that driving the vehicle in its current state would be dangerous. For example, if a person is aware that their vehicle has defective brakes but drives their vehicle anyway and they are then involved in an accident, this could be regarded as dangerous driving.
How serious is this offence Dangerous driving is considered one of most serious motoring offences. Your case will first be heard in the Magistrates’ Court. Depending on the seriousness of the allegation, your case may be transferred to the Crown Court, fortrial orbecause of that court’s greater sentencing powers. In assessing seriousness the court is likely to take into consideration some or all of the following:
Our involvement in a case often results in the court departing from their guidelines and can often lead to a penalty being imposed that is far less severe than the guidelines suggest. Get in touch with our team of expert driving solicitors. Call us free on 03333 446440 or fill in our online enquiry form and we will get back to you.
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