What is Careless Driving?
Careless driving is when an individual drives in a way that falls below the expected competent and careful level of driving and driving without due care and attention. There’s a range of things, that can fall under careless driving, these include:
- Distraction from a handheld device.
- Running a red light and ignoring road signs
- Driving while distracted
- Sudden breaking
- Tailgating
- Overtaking on the wrong side
Penalties for Careless Driving
The penalties for careless driving vary substantially depending on the severity of the crime. You could either get a fixed penalty notice which is 3 points and a £100 fine. However, for more serious offences, you can face 3-9 points on your licence and even face a driving disqualification. We understand that experiencing penalties from careless driving can be extremely stressful, especially if individuals use driving on a daily.
What is Dangerous Driving
Dangerous driving is when an individual drives in a way that falls far below the expected competent and careful level of driving. There were 623 offences causing death or serious injury by dangerous driving in England and Wales in 2019/20 according to Statista. There’s a range of things that can be considered as dangerous driving, these include:
- Competitive driving or racing
- Disobedience of traffic signals
- Driving on pavements
- Dangerous use of a hand-held mobile phone
- Dangerous overtaking
- Driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition
Penalties for Dangerous Driving
The penalties for dangerous driving are a lot more severe than the penalties for careless driving. The penalties for dangerous driving include 3-11 penalty points, an unlimited fine and a mandatory disqualification that can vary in how long it is. For more serious offences you can even face imprisonment for up to 2 years. This can be a huge inconvenience to your daily life especially when you use driving as a part of your job or on a daily basis.
What’s the difference between careless and dangerous driving?
The main difference between careless and dangerous driving is that dangerous driving falls far below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver. The penalties for dangerous driving are also a lot more severe, with a mandatory driving disqualification.
If you have been charged with dangerous driving or careless driving we highly recommend that you contact Solicitors on Your Side now, as our experienced motoring law solicitors can help you with your case and make sure that you come out with the best possible outcome, enabling you to get back to day to day life in no time.
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