'Severe' driving bans and fines after UK punishment rules change

04-07-2026 04:06 via walesonline.co.uk

'Severe' driving bans and fines after UK punishment rules change

New Sentencing Council guidelines for careless driving in England and Wales mean even a momentary lapse in concentration could now result in a driving ban or a fine of up to 250% of your weekly income

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