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Dangerous Driving: What Are the Penalties?

Dangerous driving is a serious offence – and if you’re found guilty of a dangerous driving charge, you can expect serious penalties.

If you’ve been negligent behind the wheel, you could be charged with careless or dangerous driving – and there are big differences between the two.

Driving while drunk or on drugs is a serious offence – but what sort of penalties can you expect if you’re found guilty?

Explore what happens if you’re caught speeding, the price you could pay, and why you may need to dispute a speeding offence charge.

Speeding remains the UK’s top motoring offence – but is there any good reason to appeal a speeding ticket?