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Penalties


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 DRIVINGPenalties
? 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)

DANGEROUS CYCLING
? ?2,500 Fine
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