1. Approach to the assessment of fines – introduction
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
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Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
Guideline users should be aware that the Equal Treatment Bench Book covers important aspects of fair treatment and disparity of
The offence guidelines include two structures: pre-Sentencing Council guidelines (used by the Sentencing Guidelines Council) and Sentencing Council guidelines. Using
The following requirements or provisions are not part of the sentence imposed by the court but apply automatically by operation
Part 5: Offences re vehicles adapted to carry more than 8 passengers/goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes (Gross Vehicle Weight) *
Part 4: Motorway offences Offence Maximum Points Starting point Special considerations Drive in reverse or wrong way on slip road
Part 3: Offences concerning use of vehicle * The guidelines for some of the offences below differentiate between three types
Part 2: Offences concerning the vehicle * The guidelines for some of the offences below differentiate between three types of
Part 1: Offences concerning the driver Offence Maximum Points Starting point Special considerations Fail to co-operate with preliminary (roadside) test