Top Road Traffic Offences That May Require Legal Aid

Road traffic offences are one of the most common reasons for penalties and even imprisonment, so if you find yourself facing drivers offences it may be time to get yourself an experienced solicitor.

Here’s all you need to know about some of the top road traffic offences.

Dangerous driving

More serious than careless driving, dangerous driving falls far below what’s considered competent and would be obvious to a careful driver that driving in that way is dangerous. Driving aggressively, racing, ignoring road signs and overtaking dangerously are all examples of dangerous driving and you could be hit with an unlimited fine, driving ban or time in prison.

Driving while disqualified

If you’ve been disqualified from driving then you must take this seriously. Being caught driving while under the ban will result in an arrest and a court judgement. There is no excuse for driving following a ban and the likelihood is that your disqualification will be extended or a prison sentence could be imposed on you.

Driving without insurance

It’s illegal to drive a vehicle on a road or in a public place without at least 3rd party insurance and you must never drive a vehicle that you are not personally insured to drive. Since police use detection cameras to spot uninsured vehicles, it’s very easy to get caught. If you can’t prove that you were insured at the time you were pulled over, then you’ll face a fine, points on your licence or even a driving ban. The police also have the power to seize, and in some cases, destroy the vehicle that’s being driven uninsured.

Driving under the influence

It’s illegal to drive if you’re unfit to do so because you’re on legal or illegal drugs, you have certain levels of illegal drugs in your blood (even if they have not affected your driving) or you have exceeded the legal limit of alcohol consumption while driving. Penalties for this kind of offence include fines, driving bans and a criminal record.

At Lefevre Litigation in Aberdeen, we have a team of expert road traffic experts ready to take on your case. With more than two decades of experience in a wide range of road traffic law cases, we are able to offer legal advice, support and representation to all. Get the legal support you need today. Contact us for more information.