Dangerous Driving
Help when you’re facing a dangerous driving charge
Dangerous driving includes racing, ignoring road signs, aggressive driving, dangerous overtaking, and driving under the influence of excess alcohol or drugs, and is the most serious motoring offence after fatal incidents.

What is a dangerous driving charge?
To be convicted of a dangerous driving offence, the prosecution must be able to show that the defendant’s standard of driving was far below the minimum standard of driving expected from a competent and careful driver. They also need to show that driving in that manner would be considered dangerous to a competent and careful driver.
If found guilty, you will face a mandatory driving ban for at least 12 months and a prison sentence of up to two years if the offence is particularly serious.
It’s crucial that you seek legal advice from our motoring lawyers as soon as possible to give you the best chance of preparing a thorough defence that takes into account all aspects of the case. We have successfully defended many clients for dangerous driving offences.
Why use Rothera Bray for dangerous driving offences?
- We have offices across Nottingham, Leicester and Derby but act nationwide.
- We provide an out of hours service.
- We may be able to argue a less serious charge of careless driving where it is difficult for the prosecution to prove that the standard of driving was so poor that it amounted to dangerous driving.
- We have considerable experience of representing clients in both Magistrates’ Courts and Crown Courts across the UK.
When you instruct us you will be assigned a member of our team who specialises in driving offences. They will consider all aspects of your case to identify any weaknesses in the prosecution case and assess whether a defence is available.
We can also help you with:
We have a range of fixed-fee services: please see visit our specialist motorist website for more information:

Dangerous driving carries harsh penalties - get in touch to discuss your options.







