Careless driving offences solicitors

Conviction for careless driving

A conviction for careless driving or driving without due care and attention can threaten your driving licence. Careless driving carries an endorsement of 3 - 9 penalty points or a period of disqualification, together with a fine. 

If convicted of careless driving, the severity of the sentence depends on all the circumstances of the case. Some factors will cause an increase in sentence. These might include:

• The driver having consumed intoxicating substances such as alcohol
• Speeds far in excess of the legal limit
• Aggressive driving
• Facts which amount to other offences such as driving without insurance or without a licence
• Previous convictions for road traffic offences

Other facts may encourage a decrease the sentence. These could include:

• A clean criminal record
• A clean driving record
• Age
• Serious injury caused by the incident

If you would like to speak to a member of our motoring offences team in relation to a careless driving charge call us on 0203 816 9274.