Your driving will be considered careless if it has fallen below what would be expected of a competent driver. Any of the following could be considered to be careless driving: failure to comply with road traffic signals/signs; speeding or driving at a speed which is inappropriate for the conditions; driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescribed medication when advised not to); distraction by an electronic device for example using a mobile phone; undertaking or tailgating another vehicle; misusing lanes. For more information, please call our motoring offence solicitors on 01772 220 022 or contact us by email.