Motoring Offences

Some of the most commonly encountered criminal offences are road traffic offences and represent many peoples' only involvement with the Criminal Justice System. Our solicitors have vast experience in representing clients at the police station and in court for motoring offences. Not only are we familiar with the law and the procedure in this area but we understand the concerns of our clients in relation to such proceedings and we aim to provide advice, assistance and support throughout the process, while always striving for the best possible outcome.

Most motoring offences carry a risk of disqualification if convicted, and in some cases, such as drink driving, a disqualification is mandatory unless you can successfully argue that there are “Special Reasons”. In many cases, however, the court will have a discretion as to whether to disqualify an offender or simply to endorse their licence with penalty points. Even where disqualification does not occur as a result of the offence itself, an accumulation of penalty points can result in a driving ban under the “totting up” procedure. Accordingly, a summons for a motoring offence, no matter how trivial, may have considerable consequences.

We know how vital it is for many of our clients to have a valid driving licence and the potential consequences of a disqualification. That’s why we take these matters as seriously as you do. We provide expert legal representation, explaining the law and procedure in a simple manner and canvassing all the possible options.  Not only can we advise you on whether you are likely to be disqualified but we also provide skilled representation in attempting to persuade a court to take a certain course of action in the best interests of our clients, giving you the best possible chance of keeping your licence.

Certain motoring offences will receive the benefit of a legal aid representation order, but this is not always the case. We appreciate that you will always require the highest level of representation, but that cost can be an important factor! Accordingly, we provide initial advice for a modest fixed fee; this will apprise you of the situation you face and outline your options. Having discussed the full range of options available in your case, we will then provide an estimate of costs for the case as a whole with a view to agreeing a fixed fee. In this way we can provide certainty as to overall costs and allow you to make a proper informed decision as to how you wish us to proceed with your case. You will be under no obligation following your initial consultation but we are confident that you’ll be so impressed by the competitive value we can offer and the high level of service that we guarantee that you won’t consider looking any further. So if you need assistance with a matter of Road Traffic Law, contact Criminal Defence Line today.

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