[3ZA Meaning of careless, or inconsiderate, driving]
Road Traffic Act 1988 (1988 c 52) | Legislation

[3ZA  Meaning of careless, or inconsiderate, driving]

[(1)     This section has effect for the purposes of sections 2B[, 2C] and 3 above and section 3A below.

(2)     A person is to be regarded as driving without due care and attention if (and only if) the way he drives falls below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver. [But this subsection does not apply where subsection (2B) applies.]

[(2A)     Subsection (2B) applies where a designated person—

(a)     is driving for police purposes (subject to subsections (2E) and (2F)), and

(b)     has undertaken prescribed training.

(2B)     The designated person is to be regarded as driving without due care and attention if (and only if) the way the person drives falls below what would be expected of a competent and careful constable who

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