Policy for prosecuting cases of bad driving - Crown Prosecution ...

Policy for Prosecuting Cases of Bad DrivingAggravated Vehicle Taking5.35 We may use this charge where the vehicle being drivenbadly has been taken without the consent of the owner orother person authorised to give consent.5.36 Where the manner of driving falls far below the standardrequired the driver will probably be charged withdangerous driving, because on conviction for that offencethe court has power to order the driver to take a re-testbefore driving again, a power which is not available onconviction for aggravated vehicle taking.5.37 Where there is evidence of dangerous driving leading to afatal collision, we will normally charge the driver with theoffence of causing death by dangerous driving, so that thesentencing court has power to order the driver to take anextended retest before driving again. This power is notavailable for aggravated vehicle taking.5.38 Where there is no evidence that the manner of driving fellbelow the standard required, but there is evidence that thevehicle was taken without consent, we shall chargeaggravated vehicle taking where there has been a collision,as a result of which, either personal injury, or damage toproperty other than the vehicle, has been caused. We willalso use the charge in cases where there is no evidence ofa collision, but there is evidence of damage to the vehicleitself.25