Dangerous Driving Solicitors

If you are under investigation for the offence of dangerous driving, we would advise you get in touch as soon as possible.

We are specialists in all criminal motoring offences and have over a decade of experience in defending charges of dangerous driving.

If the allegations involve more severe circumstances, such as Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving or Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, the stakes are even higher, with potential consequences including imprisonment, lengthy disqualifications, and significant fines.

If you are facing charges related to causing serious injury or death, we encourage you to visit the relevant pages below for more detailed information and guidance:

Our expert team is here to support you every step of the way, regardless of the complexity of your case.

The offence of Dangerous Driving

The offence of dangerous driving requires the prosecution to prove that the standard of your driving fell so far below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver and that it would be obvious to a careful and competent driver that driving in that way would be dangerous.

Furthermore, they will also be required to prove that you were driving on a road or other public place at the time of the alleged offence. The offence carries a mandatory minimum 12-month period of disqualification as well as an extended driving retest at the conclusion of the ban. Moreover, the punitive measures that can be imposed range from a community order to a prison sentence.

We have over a decade of experience in defending dangerous driving charges. There are number of defences that could be advanced which we could assist you with, namely the instruction of accident reconstruction experts. We will always ensure that no stone is left unturned in giving you the most robust defence possible.

Defences for Dangerous (or Careless) Driving allegations

There are several defences that may be used in response to a dangerous or careless driving charge. In many instances, the facts of the case may fall in a grey area between the two offences, as what constitutes “dangerous” versus “careless” driving can be subjective. This type of offence is referred to as an “either way” offence, meaning it can be dealt with in either the Magistrates’ Court or the Crown Court.

For example, if you are charged with the offence in the Manchester area, your case will initially go before Manchester Magistrates’ Court. Depending on the specifics, the matter may remain there or be transferred to Manchester Crown Court for trial or sentencing.

Who we are and how we can help

We are a firm specialising in all types of motoring offences. With years of extensive experience, we are the perfect choice to help you with any motoring offence. We have dealt with cases before the High Court as well as all types of complex traffic charges. 

Our firm is based in the Greater Manchester area; however, we represent clients nationwide.

Please give us a call if you are subject to a police investigation for the offence of dangerous driving and we will be happy to discuss your case in detail and explain how we can help you.

If we advise that you should plead guilty, then we can assist on a guilty plea basis and represent you at Court with a view to mitigating your sentence.