What are the consequences of different driving offences?

• Death by Dangerous or Reckless Driving 14 years Unlimited Fine Obligatory Driving Ban, Minimum 2 Years. Compulsory Driving Re-test 3-11 Penalty Points (if not disqualified)
• Dangerous Driving: 2 Years Unlimited Fine Obligatory or Compulsory Driving Ban. Driving Re-Test, 3-11 Penalty Points (if not disqualified)
• Death by Careless Driving while under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs: 14 years Unlimited Fine Obligatory Driving Ban
  Careless Driving: Min 2 Years Driving Ban 3-11 Penalty points (if not disqualified)
• Driving without Due Care and Attention: £2,500 fine, Discretionary Driving Ban, 3-9 Penalty Points.
• Failing to provide a specimen for Analysis: £5,000 fine, 6 months Obligatory Driving Ban, 3-11 Penalty Points (if not disqualified)
• Failing to stop after an accident: 5-10 penalty points and Discretionary driving ban
  Failing to report an accident: 6 months £5,000 fine, Discretionary Driving Ban, 5-10 Penalty Points
• Driving while Disqualified: 6 months £5,000 fine, Discretionary Driving Ban 6 Penalty Points
• Driving after revocation of driving licence due to medical grounds: 6 months £5,000 fine, Discretionary Driving Ban 3-6 Penalty Points
• Driving without car insurance: £5,000 fine, Discretionary Driving Ban 6-8 Penalty Points
• Speeding:  £1,000 – £2,500 fine, Discretionary Driving Ban 3-6 Penalty Points
• Traffic light offences: £1,000 fine, Discretionary Driving Ba,n 3 Penalty Points
• No valid MOT certificate: £1,000 fine
• Not wearing a  seat belt: Fine of up to £500
• Failure to identify vehicle driver: £1,000 fine, Discretionary Driving Ban, 6 Penalty points
• Driving while using a mobile phone: £1,000 fine and 3 Penalty Points

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