In June 2022, a new offence of causing serious injury by careless driving came into force in the U.K. having been created under The Police Crime and Sentencing ...
It’s entirely possible an operator may not be aware of a driver’s prosecution, so it’s important operators have the procedures in place for all drivers to be informed from the outset. In essence this interview is used to explore the possibility of offence by both the driver as well as their employer. Drivers who cause an injury will now face being charged with the new offence and the risk of a custodial sentence if the driver pleads guilty or is convicted. Whilst the offence of causing serious injury by careless driving was introduced to close the gap between those cases where careless driving resulted in life-changing injuries but not death, given the low threshold when it comes to the definition of ‘serious injury’ it’s likely only where a driver is involved in a non-injury collision will they will face the offence of careless driving. It’s important to note the definition of serious injury under the legislation can be as little as a broken bone. In June 2022, a new offence of causing serious injury by careless driving came into force in the U.K.