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 01616 966 229.