Most motoring offences result in a fine and points. Dangerous Driving is different. It is a crime that can result in a prison sentence. Under Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, you are guilty of dangerous driving if your driving falls "far below" the standard of a competent and careful driver, and it would be "obvious" to a compe

  The taxi and private hire trade is the lifeblood of the UK’s transport network. From the iconic Black Cabs of London to the private hire fleets connecting rural communities, thousands of drivers rely on their badges to support their families. However, this industry is also one of the most heavily regulated in the country. Drivers oper

  When a speeding ticket lands on your doormat, accompanied by seemingly clear evidence from a camera or a police officer, it's easy to feel resigned to accepting the points and the fine. The common assumption is: "I was over the limit, so I must be guilty." However, the reality of road traffic law is far more technical. A conviction requires

  When a speeding ticket lands on your doormat, accompanied by seemingly clear evidence from a camera or a police officer, it's easy to feel resigned to accepting the points and the fine. The common assumption is: "I was over the limit, so I must be guilty." However, the reality of road traffic law is far more technical. A conviction requires

  In a drink driving prosecution, the entire case against you rests on a single, crucial piece of evidence: a number. This number—the reading from an evidential breathalyser or the result of a blood or urine analysis—can seem like an irrefutable scientific fact. However, this "fact" is the end product of a complex chain of technol