The following highlights the maximum penalties that can be issued if you commit an offence while driving. As a driver, new or experienced you should be aware that one small mistake can change your life forever.
CAUSING DEATH BY DANGEROUS DRIVING - 14 years in prison - Obligatory disqualification - 3-11 penalty points
DANGEROUS DRIVING - 2 years in prison - Obligatory Disqualification - 3-11 penalty points
CAUSING DEATH BY CARELESS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRINK OR DRUGS - 14 years in prison - Obligatory disqualification - 3-11 penalty points
CARELESS OR INCONSIDERATE DRIVING - £2,500 Fine - Discretionary Disqualification - 3-9 penalty points
BEING IN CHARGE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN UNFIT TO DRIVE THROUGH DRINK OR DRUGS. - 3 month prison sentence - £2,500 Fine - Obligatory Disqualification - 10 penalty points
FAILING TO PROVIDE SPECIMEN FOR ANALYSIS OR LABORATORY TEST - 6 month prison sentence - £2,500 Fine - Obligatory Disqualification
FAILING TO STOP AFTER AN ACCIDENT OR FAILING TO REPORT AN ACCIDENT - 6 month prison sentence - £5,000 Fine - Discretionary Disqualification - 5-10 penalty points
SPEEDING - Obligatory Disqualification - £1,100 Fine - 3-6 or 3 (fixed penalty)
BEING IN CHARGE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN UNFIT TO DRIVE THROUGH DRINK OR DRUGS.
