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Being charged with a motoring offence can be a difficult time and obtaining expert legal advice from expert dangerous driving solicitors is critical.
If you are suspected of dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving or causing death by dangerous driving, our team of motoring solicitors at David Gray are experts in all road traffic matters and driving offences. Our dangerous driving solicitors can advise and represent you in a dangerous driving case for all types of motoring offence.
We can provide early and immediate legal advice and representation in a dangerous driving case. We are aware of how much individuals rely on their driving licences and are always here to give urgent advice on any situation whether it be to either challenge the charge or reduce the disqualification length or punishment.
Work with a motoring solicitor from David Gray to support you through this complex process.
Road Traffic Act 1988 Section 2
Dangerous driving is where driving falls far below the standard expected of a reasonable driver and is considered dangerous.
Under Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, the official UK legislation defines dangerous driving as:
“A person who drives a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place is guilty of an offence”
Examples of dangerous driving offences include driving at a grossly excessive speed, overtaking in an unsafe situation and racing. It is important to note that dangerous driving is different from careless driving, where the prosecution must only provide the driving was below the standard of a reasonable driver.
Dangerous driving disqualification
Dangerous driving normally carries a mandatory disqualification of at least 12 months and a requirement to sit an extended re-test. The Court will also consider imposing a fine of up to £10,000 and has the power to give a custodial sentence of up to two years. If you are suspected of dangerous driving offences, you must obtain legal advice from expert dangerous driving solicitors.
If you are suspected of dangerous driving, you may be arrested or you may be asked to attend a voluntary police interview, for which we offer FREE police station advice. If you face an interview under caution or are arrested, you are entitled to free legal advice from your choice of solicitor. Our specialist dangerous driving solicitors are available 24 hours a day and at short notice to act as motoring defence solicitors.
How our dangerous driving solicitors can help
If you face a charge of dangerous driving, including causing death or serious injury by dangerous driving, you should seek specialist legal advice from David Gray’s dangerous driving solicitors as soon as possible.
Our specialist solicitors will fully consider the evidence against you and provide expert representation at trial whether in the Magistrates Court or Crown Court. If you decide to plead guilty to the motoring offence or motoring offences you are charged with, we will provide specialist legal advice and representation to reduce the punishment.
CONTACT US
If you are suspected or have been charged with dangerous driving offences, you can reach our team for legal advice direct on 0191 232 9547 or you can email us. For out-of-hours emergency advice from our dangerous driving solicitors, call 07764 929 487.
At David Gray, we have offices based in Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields, with our solicitors best ranked in the North East. Our motoring solicitors, including dangerous driving solicitors, have many years’ experience in dealing with all motoring offences and driving offences. We can provide you with the specialist legal advice you require for your situation.
We can offer appointments at short notice for immediate advice on your situation. For your convenience, these are offered by Zoom or telephone.
If you would rather meet with our solicitors in person, then you can book an appointment at our Newcastle office:
NEWCASTLE:
56 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5XU
