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Dangerous operation causing bodily harm is a hybrid offence and may be tried summarily or by indictment. [15] Dangerous operation causing death may only be tried by indictment. [16] Custodial sentences will almost always be given as a result of a conviction for either type of dangerous driving charge. [citation needed]
An equivalent, under Republic of Ireland traffic laws, to causing death by dangerous driving, is "Dangerous driving causing death". The maximum period of imprisonment, for such a conviction, is 10 years. The minimum licence suspension is 5 years. The UK and Republic of Ireland are parties to the 1998 EU Convention on Driving Disqualifications ...
Part I contains a number of traffic offences including causing death by dangerous driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including police powers to arrest, administer tests, etc.), as well as requirements to wear seat belts and motorcycle helmets.
Causing death by dangerous driving; Dangerous driving; Careless driving/Driving without due care and attention; Motor vehicle document offences: see English criminal law#Forgery, personation and cheating. And see Drink driving (United Kingdom)
Only 28 countries, representing 449 million people (seven percent of the world's population), have laws that address the five risk factors of speed, drunk driving, helmets, seat-belts and child restraints. [citation needed] Over a third of road traffic deaths in low- and middle-income countries are among pedestrians and cyclists.
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart called for restrictions to be imposed on new drivers through graduated driving licensing. Young motorists account for 38% of dangerous driving endorsements ...
Introduction of driving offences of dangerous, reckless and careless driving and driving whilst being unfit and under the influence of drink or drugs [9] Compulsory third-party insurance [9] The first UK driving tests for disabled drivers only [10] Classification of motor vehicles [9] Construction, weight and equipment of motor vehicles [9]
National Highways and Police in Somerset are warning drivers of potentially dangerous driving conditions due to snow. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning and warned of blizzard-like ...