Driving offences - Penalty Points Guide

bannerjones solicitors Road Traffic Offences Penalty Points Guide Road Traffic offences are put in place to punish individuals who are seen to be acting irresponsibly on the road. Any motorist should be aware of the penalties they may face if they are charged with a road traffic offence. Motorists should also be aware of how to present their case. Penalty Points If you are convicted of a road traffic offence this The court has the discretion to disqualify the motorist could lead to an endorsement on your driving licence. for any road traffic offence that carries penalty points. If you receive too many points on your licence you run the risk of losing it completely and then face a This disqualification will usually only be for a few weeks or months. Sometimes in exceptional potential driving ban. Receiving penalty points on circumstances automatic disqualification can be your licence can affect the amount you pay for your appealed leading to the court not disqualifying or insurance as well as having other complications. The punishment you receive for a driving offence will depend on the type of offence you have committed endorsing any penalty points. If you are facing a court proceeding due to a road traffic offence you should seek expert legal advice about your defence. and its seriousness. The courts will make a judgement on the sentence to impose according to the circumstances of the road traffic offence, however, it must order points to be endorsed on the licence according to the fixed number or the set range identified below. Road Traffic Offences Table Below we have highlighted some of the main road traffic offences and the likely punishments a court will order. Maximum Length of Imprisonment Offence Maximum Disqualification Penalty Fine Points Cause of death 14 years Unrestricted 2 years minimum 3-11 (if not by dangerous disqualified due driving (DD80) to exceptional circumstances) Dangerous 2 years Unrestricted Compulsory 3-11 (if not Driving (DD40) disqualified due to exceptional circumstances) Cause of death 14 years Unrestricted 2 years minimum 3-11 (if not by careless disqualified due driving under to exceptional circumstances) the influence of drink (CD40) or drugs (CD50) Careless and £5,000 Discretionary 3-9 inconsiderate driving Driving whilst unfit through 6 months £5,000 Discretionary 3-11 (if not disqualified due drink (DR20) or to exceptional circumstances) drugs (DR80) or with excess alcohol (DR10) or failing to provide specimen for analysis (DR30) Failing to stop 6 months £5,000 Discretionary 5-10 after an accident (AC10) or failing to report an accident Driving when 6 months £5,000 Discretionary 3-6 disqualified (BA10, ВАЗО) Driving after 6 months £5,000 Discretionary 3-6 refusal or revocation of licence on medical grounds (LC 50) Driving without £5,000 Discretionary 6-8 insurance Driving £1,000 Discretionary 3-6 otherwise than in accordance with a licence (LC20) Using a hand £1,000 Discretionary 3-6 held phone whilst driving Speeding (SP10, £1,000 Discretionary 3-6 or a fixed SP20, SP20, penalty (3) SP40, SP50 - this depends on the type of vehicle you were driving) Traffic Light £1,000 Discretionary Offence Why Choose Banner Jones? 96% 135 FIXED FEE PROMISE YEARS Fixed fee, clear and We will travel to 96% of our competitive conveyancing charges Variety of specialist lawyers Expert wherever you driving offence recommend solicitors Over 135 clients would 5 Regional years of experience offices need us us to a friend Don't hesitate to get in touch with one of our expert driving offence solicitors for specialist advice: Phone: 0333 200 2300 Web: www.bannerjones.co.uk Join our Social Networks You Tube g+ bannerjones solicitors