Section 3: Careless, and inconsiderate, driving

Road Traffic Act 1972 · 1972 c.20

Part I: Principal Road Safety Provisions

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If a person drives a motor vehicle on a road without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, he shall be guilty of an offence.

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