Land Transportation - Driving Offences and Crimes

Here you will learn some English words related to driving offenses and crimes such as "speeding", "careless driving", and "carjacking."

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driving under the influence [phrase]

the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it impairs the person's ability to drive safely

Ex: It 's important to always have a designated driver if you plan on drinking , to avoid driving under the influence .

DWI [noun]

a term used in some jurisdictions to refer to the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

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drunk driving [noun]

the act of driving a vehicle such as a car while being drunk

Ex: She was fined and had her license suspended for six months due to a conviction of drunk driving .

hit and run [noun]

an accident in which the driver who is responsible for the accident runs away instead of stopping to help

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speeding [noun]

the traffic offence of driving faster than is legally allowed

Ex: He was fined for his repeated offenses of speeding and had to attend a driving course .

racing [noun]

the offense of driving a vehicle at high speeds in competition with others on public roads

Ex: He was arrested for participating in illegal street racing , which resulted in severe penalties .

careless driving [noun]

the act of operating a vehicle without paying enough attention to safety and traffic rules

Ex: Many accidents are caused by careless driving , such as speeding or not using turn signals .

reckless driving [noun]

the act of driving a vehicle dangerously and without regard for safety

Ex: Drivers who engage in reckless driving may face fines or even lose their licenses .

aggressive driving [noun]

the act of operating a vehicle in a forceful and reckless manner that endangers others on the road

Ex: Police officers enforce laws to prevent aggressive driving because it poses serious threats to public safety .

driving whilst unfit [noun]

the act of operating a vehicle despite being physically or mentally incapable of doing so safely

Ex: He was charged with driving whilst unfit for driving under the influence of prescription medication .

driving without insurance [noun]

the act of operating a vehicle without the necessary insurance coverage

Ex: Some drivers mistakenly believe they can save money by driving without insurance , but this decision can lead to significant legal and financial troubles .

distracted driving [noun]

the act of operating a vehicle while being unfocused due to other activities or stimuli

Ex: Using a smartphone to check social media is a common cause of distracted driving incidents .

carjacking [noun]

the act of violently stealing a car while someone is inside it

Ex: The police are investigating a carjacking that happened in the downtown area .

ticket [noun]

a fine issued by law enforcement for violating traffic laws or regulations

Ex: She was pulled over and given a ticket for running a red light .

parking ticket [noun]

a notice issued by authorities, typically a fine, given to a driver for violating parking regulations

Ex: The parking ticket was issued for parking longer than the allowed time .

to hot-wire [verb]

to start a car's engine without the key by using the wires attached to it

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to joyride [verb]

to take a vehicle, typically a car or motorcycle, for a ride without the owner's permission or for enjoyment

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