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Causing Death by Careless or Inconsiderate Driving |
Driving without due care and attentionThe offence of driving without due care and attention is committed when “a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place.” 0161 6606 183
For you to be convicted of this offence, the prosecution must show that you were at fault by proving that the standard of your driving departed from the standard of a reasonable prudent driver in all the circumstances of the case. Usually, the evidence against you will consist of statements from witnesses. It may be that you dispute the allegations they are making. This is something that would have to be raised at trial for the Court to consider. It may often be necessary to seek expert reports if an accident has occurred. The penalties for such an offence could be between 3-9 penalty points but the Court also have the discretion to disqualify you instead of endorsing penalty points if this is felt to be appropriate in the circumstances of the case. The Court will also impose a means tested fine which is limited to £5,000. Therefore it is important to get expert legal advice if you receive a summons for driving without due care and attention. |
