(3) If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place, he is guilty of an offence.
Section 3: Careless, and inconsiderate, driving
Road Traffic Act 1988 (1988 c. 52)
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s.2B Causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, drivings.3A Causing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs
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