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Negligent & Reckless Driving
There are different levels of negligent driving offences that the police may charge a driver. Penalties can range from fines, disqualification periods and imprisonment depending on what type of negligent driving offence you have been charged with.
The penalties associated with the offence of Reckless & Negligent Driving vary greatly depending on the severity of the offence. For example, where negligent or reckless driving has caused a minor accident, the penalty may be a fine and the application of demerit points. However, where the result of negligent or reckless driving is grievous bodily harm or death, severe penalties such as gaol terms may be faced. With proper legal representations, these severe penalties can usually be avoided.
See the table below for an outline of the penalties for the more serious offence of Negligent Driving Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm:
Negligent Driving Occasioning GBH (Grievous Bodily Harm)
Negligent Driving Occasioning Death
• Duress: forced through actual threats to yourself or people close to you to cause you to offend.
• Necessity: urgent circumstances that caused you to offend.
• Mitigating circumstances: external events that led up to or caused the incident.
• Legal technicalities.
How can Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers help?
Our Criminal Lawyers will carefully consider your case, advise you on all your legal options, and recommend the best way forward.
The initial consultation is free.
Sydney NSW 2000
After Hours: 0420 998 650
Fax: 02 8089 1116
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