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      • Dangerous driving puts other road users at risk. Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 says it's when "driving falls far below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver and it would be obvious that driving in that way would be dangerous".
      www.theaa.com/driving-advice/what-is-dangerous-driving
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  2. Dangerous and careless driving have a range of penalties depending on how serious the offence was. At the lower end of the scale, it could be a fine and points on your licence. If the driving was particularly dangerous, or if it hurt or killed somebody, the driver could go to court and face prison.

  3. A person is guilty of an offence if he uses, or causes or permits another to use, a motor vehicle or trailer on a road when— (a) the condition of the motor vehicle or trailer, or of its...

  4. knowing the vehicle has a dangerous fault or an unsafe load. Distractions are also causes of dangerous driving, for example: using a hand-held phone or other equipment. reading, or looking at a map. talking to and looking at a passenger. lighting a cigarette, selecting music, tuning the radio. Careless or inconsiderate driving.

  5. Driving with an injury or while being unable to see clearly. Knowingly driving with an unsafe load or dangerous fault. The driver being avoidably and dangerously distracted, for example by: using a mobile phone or other equipment. reading, or looking at a map. talking to and looking at a passenger.

  6. A person is guilty of an offence if he uses, or causes or permits another to use, a motor vehicle or trailer on a road when-. (a)the condition of the motor vehicle or trailer, or of its accessories or equipment, or. (b)the purpose for which it is used, or.

  7. If you see someone driving dangerously, then reporting it can help make our roads safer for all road users. Find out how to report dangerous driving to the police, how to submit dashcam footage and what happens afterwards.

  8. You’re responsible for making sure your vehicle is always safe to drive (‘roadworthy’). It can be unsafe even if you have a current MOT certificate. You can be fined up to £2,500, be banned ...

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