Have you heard whispers about a 10% plus 2mph speeding rule? Many drivers assume that they are safe from a speeding conviction if they drive within 10% plus 2mph over the speed limit; This article clarifies the legal position Is the 10% plus 2 mph speed-camera rule law? No. There is no legal right to … Continue reading Is the 10% plus 2 mph speed-camera rule law?
Overview: Ashworth Motoring Law successfully defended a motorist who faced two charges under 5A(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 of being in charge of a vehicle whilst the proportion of controlled drugs in their blood was said to have exceed the prescribed legal limits. Through careful case preparation, persistent challenge to the prosecution's failures, … Continue reading In Charge of Vehicle with Drugs in Blood Exceeding the Limit – Charges Dismissed: A Case Study in Specialist Defence
A recent report highlights continuing difficulties with some ‘close-pass’ footage submitted through Operation Snap in Wales. Operation snap is a UK police initiative that allows members of the public to submit videos of moving traffic offences such as careless driving to the police, with the aim of improving road safety. The footage can be used … Continue reading Will Dashcam Footage Always Result in Police Action?
Figures published by Essex Police show that 1,047 people were arrested for suspected drug driving during the first five months of 2026, compared with 470 arrests for suspected drink driving. A further enforcement operation reported on 24 July resulted in 15 drug-driving arrests and one drink-driving arrest. This picture widely mirrors the growing trend throughout … Continue reading Drug Driving Arrests Continue To Rise
England's World Cup Dream Could Become a Monday Morning Nightmare for Drivers Millions of England supporters are expected to stay awake into the early hours of Monday morning to watch England's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico, which kicks off at 1:00am UK time. If the game goes to extra time and … Continue reading Driving to Work After England’s 1am World Cup Match? Think Twice Before Getting Behind the Wheel
Being arrested for drug driving can be an extremely worrying and stressful experience. Rest assured, by seeking out expert advice and assistance at this stage, you’ve done the very best thing to not only allay your fears, but also to enable the building of the best possible defence later down the line should you need … Continue reading Arrested for drug driving, what should I do?
As of 01 July 2023, we finally have a definitive sentencing guideline in place for the offence of drug driving (driving a motor vehicle whilst over the specified drug limit), over 8 years after the law came into force. Until now, the Courts were sentencing drug drivers with reference to a guidance document which did … Continue reading New sentencing guideline for the drug driving (specified limit) offence
Today is St. Patrick’s Day; a day when people around the world celebrate all things Irish, with 13 million pints of Guinness consumed worldwide on this single booze-fuelled day. For many, this will involve drinking lots of alcohol, dancing the night away, crashing out back home and waking up with a sore head in the … Continue reading Stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day
Drug driving is a serious offence which attracts severe punishment by the Courts. The consequences of a conviction are wide ranging and can last long after your case has been dealt with by the Court. Therefore its vital to engage the highest possible quality of legal representation to fight your corner and argue your case … Continue reading What is the punishment for drug driving?
The law on using a mobile phone whilst driving changed in March 2022. The old law It has been an offence to use a mobile phone whilst driving since 2003. Previously, in order to be convicted of using a mobile phone whilst driving, the Prosecution had to prove that you were using a device for … Continue reading The law on using a mobile phone whilst driving
