Dangerous Driving Causing Death or GBH
The charge of dangerous driving causing death or grievous bodily harm (“GBH”) is a serious offence in Queensland, carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment. Tragically often the tiniest mistake by a driver can lead to a person suffering death or grievous bodily harm and the driver who often has never broken the law before forced to navigate the court system.
Careless Driving Causing Death or Grievous Bodily Harm
Section 83 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, creates the offence of driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration of other persons using the road or place. This is commonly referred to as “careless driving”.
Top 5 Myths About Dangerous Driving in Queensland
The most common misconception about dangerous driving is that it is a traffic offence and is therefore not as serious as other types of charges. This is incorrect. Dangerous driving is one of the most serious traffic offences in Queensland as it is also a criminal offence.
Can You be Charged for Watching Other People do a Burnout?
The Queensland government has taken significant steps to address the issue of dangerous driving through the implementation of stricter laws targeting group hooning activities. These comprehensive measures, introduced by Mark Ryan, Minister for Police and Corrective Services reflect, they say, Queensland’s commitment to road safety while sparking a debate about personal freedoms and government intervention.
Dangerous Driving Defences in Queensland
Dangerous driving is one of the most serious traffic related charged that can come before a court. Unlike drink driving or unlicensed driving which are considered traffic offences dangerous driving is considered a criminal offence and carries serious penalties if found guilty especially if the charge is dangerous driving causing injury or death.
Essential Guide to Dangerous Driving in Queensland
The offence of dangerous operation of a vehicle (“Dangerous Driving“) is one of the most serious traffic-related offences in Queensland law. The offence itself is not found in the traffic legislation but is a criminal offence, created by the Criminal Code 1899 (Qld). As such, convictions for this offence are recorded on criminal histories, not on traffic histories.
Careless Driving vs Dangerous Driving in Queensland
Driving laws in Queensland are designed to keep everyone on the road safe. However, not all driving offences are created equal. Knowing the difference between careless driving and dangerous driving can help you understand the potential consequences you might face and how to respond if you are charged.