The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) defines dangerous driving as the driver’s behaviour, not what the driver believes. A driver may think they are driving safely when they are committing a dangerous driving offence. A person is considered to be driving dangerously when the way they drive falls far below the minimum acceptable standard expected of a competent and careful driver, and it would be […]
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Being convicted of drink driving (a DR10 penalty) can result in many negative outcomes. You could face a large fine, a hefty levy of points on your licence, a driving ban for 12 months, and even, in some cases, a prison sentence. It will also alter your current insurance policy when you obtain points on your licence after a conviction. Insurance […]
The perils of driving when on drugs are paramount. Your senses become impaired, you become more aggressive, and you’re putting everyone else at risk, not just yourself. All drugs react to your body differently, and understanding their harmful side effects on your driving could mean the difference between life and death. Discover the effect of […]
While many people still believe the drink drive limit is determined by the amount of alcoholic units you have consumed, this is not the case. It is impossible to say how many drinks the legal drink drive limit equates to, as it is different for each person. There are lots of factors that make you safe to drive […]