Which of the following is an example of offences that would require an Offences notice indicating prosecution needed for?

• A. Parking in a loading bay
• B. Using a mobile phone while not driving
• C. Littering
• D. Dangerous driving, driving without due care or attention, speeding, and failing to comply with traffic signs or signals

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is which offences are serious enough to require a formal court process rather than a simple fixed penalty. Offences that must go to prosecution are typically high-risk or clearly dangerous driving behaviours, where the question of guilt and appropriate punishment should be decided by a court.

Dangerous driving, driving without due care or attention, speeding, and failing to comply with traffic signs or signals fall into this category. They carry significant safety implications and are routinely referred to a magistrates’ court, so an Offences Notice indicating prosecution is needed is appropriate.

By contrast, parking in a loading bay is normally a parking offence that can be dealt with by a fixed penalty or civil penalty, while littering can be subject to a fixed penalty without immediate court action. Using a mobile phone while not driving is a legal offence, but many such cases can be handled by fixed penalties when appropriate. The key distinction is that the group listed in that option represents offences that generally require prosecution in court.