4 Most Common Driving Offences

4L Driving Offences: The Four Most Frequently Prosecuted 77 Every single day in the UK, motorists the UK over commit a variety of offences. This is one of the unfortunate by-products of motoring. Here is a collection of the most commonly prosecuted driving offences that police and legal professionals have to manage on a day-to-day basis. Motoring Insurance Offences All motorists should have valid and up to date car insurance documentation. This is none negotiable. Those that don't possess insurance and are caught can expect a penalty of six to eight points on their licence. With this in mind it's paramount that motorists are aware when their insurance is void or has expired. Speeding Speed kills. When speeding you have less control of the vehicle. The speed will| drastically diminish motorist's reaction times. This can be hazardous when on the road. Did you know that on occasion your insurance broker can cancel an insurance policy without the knowledge of the broker? This is a fact that motorist should be aware of. If a motorist genuinely believes that they were insured and can demonstrate this to a court of law, extenuating circumstances can be taken into account. The penalty for speeding offences is between three to six points on your driving licence, a fine, incurred court costs, and if a motorist is a persistent offender, even a motoring ban. A recent UK legal case highlighted the fact that if a motorist is to be successful in defending themselves against a speeding offence, professional evidentiary support is needed to back up your defence. Intoxicated Whilst Driving In the UK the maximum breath reading for drink driving is 35mg. If motorists are convicted of exceeding this blood alcohol limit motorists face a minimum driving licence suspension of twelve months. Driving Without a Licence For a barrister or solicitor to defend you against a drink driving allegation they must follow one of three legal defences. These are that you were not the driver at the time of the incident. That you were not in a public place with the potential of fatalities being greatly increased, or that you weren't drinking before entering the vehicle, only after the journey. In the UK the maximum breath reading for drink driving is 35mg. If motorists are convicted of exceeding this blood alcohol limit motorists face a minimum driving licence suspension of twelve months. Extenuating circumstances can include if you only drove the car for a very short distance, if the reason for driving is an emergency, or if you unknowingly consumed alcohol. In the end, each legal case depends on the individual circumstances. For a barrister or solicitor to defend you against a drink driving allegation they must follow one of three legal defences. These are that you were not the driver at the time of the incident. That you were not in a public place with the potential of fatalities being greatly increased, or that you weren't drinking before entering the vehicle, only after the journey. Extenuating circumstances can include if you only drove the car for a very short distance, if the reason for driving is an emergency, or if you unknowingly consumed alcohol. In the end, each legal case depends on the individual circumstances. Brought to you by Benchmark Leasing www.leaseacar.co.uk