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Section 3ZB: Causing death by driving: unlicensed... or uninsured drivers

Road Traffic Act 1988 (1988 c. 52)

A person is guilty of an offence under this section if he causes the death of another person by driving a motor vehicle on a road and, at the time when he is driving, the circumstances are such that he is committing an offence under—

(a) section 87(1) of this Act (driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence),

(b) ... or

(c) section 143 of this Act (using motor vehicle while uninsured ...).

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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