- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As enacted)
This is the original version (as it was originally enacted).
(1)For sections 1 and 2 of the [1972 c. 20.] Road Traffic Act 1972 (causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, and reckless, and dangerous, driving generally) there shall be substituted—
A person who causes the death of another person by driving a motor vehicle on a road recklessly shall be guilty of an offence. Reckless driving.
“2A person who drives a motor vehicle on a road recklessly shall be guilty of an offence.”.
(2)For section 17 of that Act (reckless, and dangerous, cycling) there shall be substituted—
A person who rides a cycle, not being a motor vehicle, on a road recklessly shall be guilty of an offence. In this section ' road ' includes a bridleway.”.
(3)Nothing in subsection (1) or (2) above or in any related repeal provided for in Schedule 13 to this Act shall apply in relation to an offence committed before the coming into force of that subsection.
The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.
Would you like to continue?
The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
The Schedules you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: