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Road Traffic related prosecution guidance

Plain-English digest of CPS prosecution guidance.

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AI-generated summary — not verbatim. This is a plain-English digest, not the official CPS text. It may omit detail or fall out of date. Do not rely on it for a charging decision — read the full guidance on cps.gov.uk and check the current legislation.

This guidance provides information on various road traffic offences, outlining links to specific guidance for drink and drug driving, fatal offences, and summary offences. It is intended to assist legal professionals and support prosecution decisions related to road traffic cases.

Key points

  • Guidance covers the prosecution of road traffic offences.
  • Links provided for specific types of road traffic violations.
  • Focuses on ensuring consistent application in legal proceedings.
  • Aims to support victims and witnesses in understanding the process.
  • Encourages awareness of legal responsibilities for drivers.
Drink and Drug DrivingFatal OffencesBad DrivingSummary Offences
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This is a factual digest of guidance published by the Crown Prosecution Service. Digested 2026-07-15. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the CPS.