Please note:
1. All of the below offences could carry a fine.
2. Where two imprisonment sentences are stated these are either-way offences and relate to the outcome of either indictment/summary trial e.g. Dangerous Driving carries maximum 2 years imprisonment on indictment but 6 months maximum if tried summarily.
3. The below table highlights the possible implications of the driving offences listed - each penalty is subject to variation dependent on the individual circumstances of each case - seek legal advice.
Any questions please post.
Coming soon.... Alcohol Related Offences.
| Offence | Definition | Penalty |
| Dangerous Driving | s2 RTA- Drives a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road/public place | 2 years/6 months imprisonment Obligatory disqualification exceeding 1 year 3-11 points |
| Causing Death by Dangerous Driving | s1 RTA- Drives a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road/public place - must be proven that caused the death of another person | Maximum 14 years imprisonment Obligatory disqualification exceeding 2 years 3-11 points |
| Careless Driving | s3 RTA- Driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road/public place without (a)due care and attention or (b)without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road/public place | 3-9 points discretionary disqualification |
| Failure to Stop | s170 RTA - Driver of a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road/public place must stop and give details if they have had an accident | 6 months imprisonment 5-10 points discretionary disqualification |
| Failure to Report an Accident | s170(4) - Driver of a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road/public place must if they have an accident report the matter to police as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within 24 hours | 6 months imprisonment 5-10 points discretionary disqualification |
| No Insurance | s142 RTA - Using (or causing/permitting to be used) a motor vehicle on a road/public place when there is no policy in force against Third Party risks | Fixed penalty fine 6-8 points discretionary disqualification |
| Driving While Disqualified | s103 RTA - Driving a vehicle on a road whilst disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence | 6 months imprisonment 6 points fine discretionary disqualification |
