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Dangerous driving is one of the most serious driving offences that can be dealt with by the criminal courts. Depending on the circumstances, a conviction can result in a substantial fine, a community order, a custodial sentence and a lengthy driving disqualification. The sentence imposed will depend on the specific circumstances of the offence, including … Read more

Getting caught speeding can lead to anything from a speed awareness course to penalty points, a fine or, in more serious cases, a driving disqualification. The outcome depends on factors including the recorded speed, the speed limit, where the offence took place and your previous driving history. If you have been caught speeding, you may … Read more

Artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever to create realistic images, videos and audio that appear to show a real person doing or saying something they never actually did. These are commonly known as deepfakes. Deepfake technology can be used for malicious purposes, including fraud, identity theft, harassment, abuse, misinformation and the creation of … Read more

If you have received a penalty for a motoring offence, you may want to know exactly how many points are currently recorded on your driving licence. Checking your driving record can help you understand whether you are at risk of disqualification and whether any endorsements are still valid. The good news is that you can … Read more

A drink driving conviction can have serious consequences, including a driving ban, a substantial fine and, in some circumstances, a prison sentence. For many drivers, particularly those facing a first offence, the prospect of going to prison can be a major concern. However, imprisonment is not the automatic outcome of every drink driving offence. The … Read more

Drink driving is a serious criminal offence in the UK. Even relatively small amounts of alcohol can affect your ability to drive, and there is no reliable way to calculate exactly how much alcohol you can consume before reaching the legal limit. The law sets strict drink driving limits and laws, but the amount of … Read more

If you take prescription drugs, you may wonder whether you are legally allowed to drive. UK drug driving laws distinguish between certain controlled drugs that have specified limits and the broader offence of driving while unfit to drive because of drugs. This means that simply having a prescription does not automatically make it legal to … Read more