General Law

Jan 25

By MAJ Law

Dangerous Driving vs Careless Driving: What's The Difference?

Dangerous Driving Section 1 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 makes it an offence for a person to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place. The wording of the offence appears straightforward. However, a persons driving must fall far below what would be expected…

Dec 14

By MAJ Law

What is a Totting Up Disqualification and How Does It Work?

In order to 'tott up', a driver must accrue 12 or more penalty points on their driving licence within a three-year period. Of course, this is easily done. If this should happen, you will be asked to attend the Magistrates' Court so they can consider disqualifying you from driving.

Nov 9

By MAJ Law

Is careless driving a criminal offence?

When you think of careless driving, you would often think of a situation where someone has been involved in a road traffic collision. This is not always the case. Other examples of careless driving or driving without due care and attention might include:

Feb 9

By Conor Johnstone

How Do I Stop A Totting Up Driving Ban?

If you’ve been caught speeding one too many times, then you may be left asking yourself: ‘can I stop a totting up driving ban?’. These are issued when you accrue 12 or more penalty points on your licence in a three-year period – usually after three to four minor driving offences.

Feb 4

By Conor Johnstone

Careless Driving: Everything You Need To Know | Free Legal Advice

Penalties for careless driving can range from 3 penalty points to a driving disqualification. In more serious cases, where personal injury is caused, a person can go to prison for driving carelessly. Careless driving is defined as driving which falls below the standard of a competent driver.

Jan 3

By MAJ Law