Careless Driving Offences
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Careless Driving Offences
The Offences
These offences are generally referred to as careless driving offences; however the Road Traffic Act 1988 divides them into two separate offences:
- Careless Driving; and
- Inconsiderate Driving.
For offences committed prior to 24 September 2007 the prosecution need to prove that your driving fell below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver in all the circumstances. Additionally, inconsiderate driving would be proved if other persons were inconvenienced as a result of the manner of driving. Breach of the Highway Code is a standard example of driving without due care and attention.
From 24 September 2007 these definitions were updated. For careless driving it is still necessary to show that your driving fell below that expected of a competent driver, but the prosecution specifically look at the circumstances surrounding the offence and overall that you either knew or should have known of. For inconsiderate driving they have to show that someone was actually inconvenienced.
As a result of changes to the Highway Code on 28 September 2007 accidents caused as a result of distractions such as smoking, changing a CD or eating/drinking are likely to be prosecuted as careless driving. Without a good explanation you may be convicted based on the results of the driving without further evidence, e.g. where a vehicle collided with a tree or landed in a ditch for no apparent reason.
Potential Penalties
A fine of up to £2500 (pre-24 September 2007) or £5,000 (24 September 2007 on), 3-9 penalty points and discretionary disqualification from driving. If there are aggravating features the Court may also impose a community penalty, such as a community rehabilitation or curfew order
If you have driving convictions, points on your license and/or previous accidents and claims, you will need a specialist insurance provider.
Here at The Policy Shop we can help whether you have SP30 (speeding), CD10 (careless driving), IN10 (driving without insurance) or DR10 (drink driving) motoring convictions.
As long as you are aged 19 and over with a Full UK driving license, convicted driver car insurance has never been so easy.
Because of the specialist consideration that we give to your individual circumstances, the price quoted on the website may not be our best, so one of our team will call you back to confirm the details.
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