Driving without due care and attention or careless driving is a moving traffic violation. As a legal term, it is used within the United States and the United Kingdom. It is usually a less serious offence than reckless driving in the United States, and is a less serious offence than dangerous driving in the United Kingdom, though more serious than driving whilst using a mobile phone. It is often punishable by fines and/or endorsements on a driver's license.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom the offence carries a punishment of between three and nine penalty points[1] and a fine of up to £5,000.[2]