Dangerous Driving Solicitors

Have you received a charge or postal requisition for Dangerous Driving?

If so, Keep Me On The Road Solicitors are here to help you protect your licence. Call the team today for FREE initial advice – 0115 910 6239

It must be proven 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 was dangerous.

Dangerous driving is a serious motoring offence. The case will be heard in the Magistrates’ court and then may be transferred to the Crown Court depending on its severity.

The penalties for dangerous driving are an unlimited fine (if tried in the Crown Court), an obligatory disqualification for 12 months minimum with a compulsory extended driving test. In addition, the Court may order that a prison sentence of up to 2 years is appropriate. This is increased to 14 years if the death of another person results.

There is a fine line between careless and dangerous driving but the penalties are very different. It is therefore important if you are charged with Dangerous driving or receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution you should obtain specialist legal advice. Often we are able to reduce the seriousness of the charge against the driver.