Of all the motoring offences in the UK "Red Book," Dangerous Driving (Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act 1988) is the most volatile. It sits on a knife-edge. On one side is a "Careless Driving" charge (points and a fine); on the other is a mandatory 12-month ban, an unlimited fine, and a prison sentence of up to 2 years.
In 2026, the threshold for what constitutes...