If you have reached 12 points on your driving licence, the court will normally disqualify you for at least six months. For many drivers, that means losing their job or affecting other people who rely on them. The key question is whether anything can be done to avoid a...
A driver who had been disqualified for 6 months in the magistrates' court after a second 'totting up' offence instructed us to help with an appeal to the Crown Court. He had already successfully argued exceptional hardship around 18 months ago, but had since committed...
A driver with 9 points already on her licence faced a further 4 speeding offences. The Facts A driver in Nottingham had received numerous Notices of Intended Prosecution for speeding on the same section of road over the course of several months. She had believed the...
The three main ways of changing a magistrates' court decision are: Statutory Declaration Application to Reopen Appeal to the Crown Court Statutory Declarations If you have been convicted without your knowledge, you may be able to make a statutory declaration. Once...
If you're accused of a driving offence, you will want to know what the likely penalties are. Unless you are offered a driver awareness course, you are almost certainly facing a fine at the very least. Usually, it is the penalty points or potential driving...
The 6-month time limit for driving offences I am often asked: "How long do the police have to prosecute me for a driving offence?" Most people know that certain offences have a 6-month time limit, but don't fully understand how it works. Unfortunately, the rule does...
You are not required to have a solicitor for court. You can represent yourself if you choose to. So why should you consider getting a lawyer? Driving lawyers help you understand your case We help you understand the law and any charges you are facing. It is...
A driver who had been disqualified for 6 months in the magistrates' court after a second 'totting up' offence instructed us to help with an appeal. He had already successfully argued exceptional hardship around 18 months ago, but had since committed a further driving...
We represented a driver who already had six points on their licence. He faced two further charges of failing to provide driver details. Each offence carries six penalty points or a discretionary disqualification. The court will usually impose penalty points where a...