Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Road Traffic Offences — Dangerous Driving — Leaving One’s Lane as Dangerous Driving

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Leaving one's lane into oncoming traffic is dangerous driving. The principle applies to road traffic offences. The act creates a foreseeable risk of collision. The rule is based on common sense. The court may convict without expert evidence. The principle is well-established.

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