hello, I have been summoned to court for dangerous driving for driving through manually operated gates on a level crossing. I thought the driver was letting me through. On many occasions they let you through when they only just shut the first gate (out of four)
Optional Information: Province/Country relating to question : kennedy Already Tried: I am seeking legal advice but still am concerned as to why its dangerous driving when many people seem to get off with fines and points
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Dangerous driving is driving that falls below the standard of a reasonable driver and that it is also considered dangerous.
The Police have a discretion as to prosecute it as.
If it goes to Court the Court can convict the lesser of careless driving - your driving fell below the standard of a reasonable driver.
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Experience: Called to the Bar in 2007
Thank you, what if the whitness says things about my driving that are not true or do you think they just issued dangerous driving as standard?
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