Common Driving Offences - 6 Articles
If you have been charged with a common driving offence, then everything that you need to know is in this section. Each article contains information relating to:
- What the law states
- The maximum penalty you can receive
- What the police and prosecution must prove
- Possible defences
- Which court is likely to hear the matter
Please select the criminal law article your wish to view from the list of common driving offences below:
Drive While Cancelled
The offence of drive whilst cancelled (Section 25A(3) Road Transport (Drivers Licensing) Act 1998) is committed by a person who drives a motor vehicle on a public road when there licence has been cancelled by the RTA. view article
The offence of drive whilst disqualified (Section 25A(1) Road Transport (Drivers Licensing) Act 1998) is committed by a person who drives a motor vehicle on a public road when there licence has been disqualified by a court. <... view article
The offence of drive whilst suspended (Section 25A(2) Road Transport (Drivers Licensing) Act 1998) is committed by a person who drives a motor vehicle on a public road when there licence has been suspended by the RTA. view article
Drive whilst unlicenced (previously held a licence) The offence of drive whilst unlicenced (Section 25(1) Road Transport (Drivers Licensing) Act 1998) is committed by a person who drives a motor vehicle on... view article
The Maximum penalty for the offence of Predatory Driving is 5 years imprisonment. What the Police must prove In order for the Police to prove their case at Court, they must prove each of the following matters beyon... view article
The offence of drive in a speed dangerous to the public (to the PublicSection 42 (2) Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999) is committed by a person who drives a motor vehicle on a public road in a speed ....view article
DISCLAIMER
The information contained within the following criminal law articles was accurate at the time it was published but should be used only as a guideline. You should confirm the accuracy of this information with us or another solicitor before relying upon it.
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It is most important that you understand that each criminal case is different. While the material in these articles is intended to be relevant to the majority of cases, it may not apply to every case.
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