This table lists offences and the according punishments for driving crimes in Scotland.
Offence | Imprisonment | Fine | Disqualification | Penalty points |
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*causing death by dangerous driving | 14 years | Unlimited | Obligatory – 2 years minimum | 3-11 (if exceptionally not disqualified) |
*Dangerous driving | 2 years | Unlimited | Obligatory | 3-11 (if exceptionally not disqualified) |
*Causing death by careless driving under the influence of drink or drugs | 14 years | Unlimited | Obligatory-2 years minimum | 3-11 (if exceptionally not disqualified) |
Careless and inconsiderate driving | – | £5,000 | Discretionary | 3-9 |
Driving while unfit through drink or drugs or with excess alcohol: or failing to provide a specimen for analysis | 6 months | £5,000 | Obligatory | 3-11 (if exceptionally not disqualified) |
Failing to stop after an accident or failing to report an accident | 6 months | £5,000 | Discretionary | 5-10 |
Driving when disqualified | 6 months (12 months in Scotland) | £5,000 | Discretionary | 6 |
Driving after refusal or revocation of licence on medical grounds | 6 months | £5,000 | Discretionary | 3-6 |
Driving without insurance | – | £5,000 | Discretionary | 6-8 |
Using a vehicle in a dangerous condition | – | LGV £5,000 PCV £5,000Other £2,500 |
Obligatory if offence committed within 3 years of a previous conviction for the same offence – 6 months minimum otherwise discretionary | 3 in each case |
Failure to have proper control of vehicle or full view of the road and traffic ahead, or using a hand-held mobile phone while driving | – | £1,000 (£2,500 for PCV or goods vehicle) | Discretionary | 3 |
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence | – | £1,000 | Discretionary | 3-6 |
Speeding | – | £1,000 (£2,500 for motorway offences) | Discretionary | 3-6 or 3 (fixed penalty) |
Traffic light offences | – | £1,000 | Discretionary | 3 |
No MOT certificate | – | £1,000 | – | – |
Seat belt offences | – | £500 | – | – |
Dangerous cycling | – | £2,500 | – | – |
Careless cycling | – | £1,000 | – | – |
Cycling on pavement | – | £500 | – | – |
Failing to identify driver of a vehicle | – | £1,000 | Discretionary | 6 |