Careless, Dangerous or Inconsiderate Riding

Very high speeds, pulling wheelies or stoppies, knee down riding, and fast or aggressive filtering can all lead to the police prosecuting for any of the above offences.

Just because the police charge you doesn’t mean that you are guilty. We can advise and represent you.

Dangerous riding carries with it an automatic ban of a minimum 12 months and a compulsory extended test. It can, and does, lead to imprisonment or a community penalty. It is driving so far below the standard expected of a reasonable, prudent and competent driver in all the circumstances of the case as to be dangerous.

Careless riding is falling below the standard expected of a reasonable, prudent and competent driver in all the circumstances of the case. It carries with it 3 to 9 points, or a discretionary disqualification and a fine.

Inconsiderate riding is riding without reasonable consideration for other road users and carries with it 3 to 9 points or a discretionary disqualification and a fine.

Causing Death by careless riding carries with it up to 5 years imprisonment, a minimum 12 months disqualification, and a discretionary re-test. Causing death by dangerous riding carries with it a maximum of 14 years imprisonment and a minimum 2 years disqualification with a compulsory extended test.

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