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Section 2: Dangerous driving

Road Traffic Act 1988 (1988 c. 52)

(2) A person who drives a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place is guilty of an offence.

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk as captured on 2026-08-27. Statute is amended over time — check the source below for the version in force. This is a reference, not legal advice.
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