The Most Common Road Traffic Offences

Road traffic offences are very serious indeed. A car can be an incredibly damaging piece of equipment if used incorrectly, putting you, your passengers and other road users in serious danger. For this reason, many road traffic offences are treated severely to dissuade people from committing them. If you’ve committed a road traffic offence, then it’s imperative to seek legal advice. Read on to discover some of the most common road traffic offences.

Speeding

Driving over the speed limit is the most common driving offence and by far the easiest to fall foul of. A large proportion of drivers have admitted to speeding at some point in the past, particularly on the motorway. However, although it seems as though a lot of drivers don’t see this as a big issue, around 25 percent of road traffic fatalities are caused by someone driving over the speed limit. With that in mind, it’s crucial to ensure that you’re always within the speed limit. They’re put in place for a reason, after all.

Drink Driving

Much has been done by the government, through large-scale advertising campaigns, to make the public aware of the dangers of drink driving. However, thousands upon thousands of drivers still drive under the influence every single year. Driving under the influence at any time can be very dangerous for you and other road users. Because of this, it’s always important to ensure that you know exactly how much is safe to drink before driving, or not drink at all. If you’ve committed this offence, you could be sentenced to prison. It all depends on the severity of the crime, but it’s never worth the risk for you or others on the road.

Using Your Phone Whilst Driving

Similarly to speeding, many people admit to using their phone whilst on the road. The penalties from the police are becoming increasingly severe, as more and more studies show how dangerous doing so can be. Using your phone whilst driving causes both physical and cognitive distraction, which makes the driver’s ability to react quickly far more difficult and can cause accidents. The collision risk of driving whilst using your phone increases substantially, so never use one or risk being caught and convicted.

If You’ve Committed a Road Offence, We Can Represent You

If you’ve committed a traffic offence, contact Lefevre Litigation for your legal representation. We specialise in white collar crime. To find out more, contact us . You can find us at 70 Carden Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1UL, call us on 01224 657 657 or email us at gjk@lefevre-litigation.com