Drivers of carriages injuring persons by furious driving

s.35 Offences Against the Person Act 1861

Assault

⚖️ Definition

Whosoever, having the charge of any carriage or vehicle, shall by wanton or furious driving or racing, or other wilful misconduct, or by wilful neglect, do or cause to be done any bodily harm to any person whatsoever, shall be guilty of a misdemeanour

📋 Points to Prove

- Whilst in charge of a vehicle
- Cause bodily harm to another
- By racing, furious, wanton, wilful misconduct or wilful neglect driving

⚖️ Powers & Punishment

Up to two years imprisonment

⚖️ Offence Type

Summary Either Way Indictable

📄 Charging Codes

OF61089 - Wanton or furious driving

OF61090 - Racing a vehicle

OF61091 - Wilful misconduct whilst in charge of a vehicle

OF61092 - Wilful neglect whilst in charge of a vehicle

📁 Crime Recording

PNC Recordable

Crime Report Required