SERIOUS MOTORING OFFENCE
Facing dangerous driving or driving while disqualified?
These are serious offences with potential custody and substantial disqualification. The evidence and procedural history require individual legal assessment.
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Contact a regulated criminal or motoring solicitor immediately. Preserve all prosecution, bail and court papers and original video. Attend every police, bail and court appointment unless formally told otherwise.
Why is dangerous driving different?
The statutory test concerns driving falling far below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver where it would be obvious that driving in that way was dangerous. It is materially more serious than careless driving.
What matters in a disqualified driving case?
The prosecution and court will consider the disqualification order, notice and knowledge, the driving itself and any related offences. Obtain the original order and driving record rather than relying on memory.
What should be preserved?
- Charge and bail documents
- Prosecution statements and exhibits
- Original video and photographs
- Driving record and disqualification order
- Interview record
- Witness and vehicle information
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