Client's Road Rage Considered Only A Minor Contravention of Road Traffic Act 1988

David Kinloch & Co Solicitors successfully reduced this case to a minor contravention of the Road Traffic Act.

In Scotland, a "very minor contravention" of Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 typically relates to careless or inconsiderate driving. This section of the Act makes it an offence to drive:

Without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road.

Examples of Minor Contraventions:

Momentary loss of concentration, e.g., slightly crossing into another lane without causing any harm.

Driving at an inappropriate speed for the conditions (but not exceeding the limit).

Failing to signal appropriately but without endangering others.

Slight encroachment into a restricted area (like a cycle lane) with no significant impact.

Client Accused of Aggressive Driving by Female Driver

Our client was charged with a road rage incident on a single female driver, speeding up, gesticulating, forcing her to slow down, break checking, and generally acting aggressively while driving.

In Court

Kinloch Lawyer offered a reduced charge to the Crown which was refused. The Crown insisted on going to Trial. During the Trial because of our Lawyer's strategy of objecting promptly but not excessively, to too many questions, but always with respect, to the court and opposing council, it was agreed to call an Defence Expert.

The Outcome of the Case

A Defence Expert was called

With the contribution from the Defence Expert, the Crown agreed to a very, very minor contravention of Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Our client was delighted with the outcome and Kinloch Lawyers. He did not lose his driving licence which was essential for his job.