Some road traffic offences can result in a prison sentence. Many would be perceived by most as serious: drink and drug driving; or causing death or serious injury by dangerous driving.
Did you know that less serious driving offences such as careless driving can also result in incarceration?
A very common road traffic accident, such as running into the back of the car in front, could also amount to careless driving. However, provided details are exchanged, that sort of accident would normally attract very little, if any police attention.
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