We continue our flawless success of drink driving acquittals with another great result. One of our recent clients has kindly provided the following client testimonial to let other drivers know about the quality of the service he received. We often provide free initial advice to drivers accused of committing a drink driving offence. Many drivers … Continue reading Drink Driving – Acquitted!
The Cost of a Drink Driving Conviction
If you are convicted of a drink driving offence it could cost you up to £70,000, according to road safety charity IAM Roadsmart. Following conviction, you could receive a fine, the level of which now has no maximum limit. The charity IAM Roadsmart maintains that you could spend an average of £11,000 on legal fees … Continue reading The Cost of a Drink Driving Conviction
Drug Driving – Acquitted!
This year has marked outstanding success in our defence of all motoring offences, with particular success in defending drug driving offences. One of our recent clients has kindly provided the following client testimonial to let other drivers know about the quality of the service he received. When asked what he liked most about our business, … Continue reading Drug Driving – Acquitted!
Proposed changes to Dangerous Driving Law could Send Offenders to Prison for Life
Dangerous drivers could face harsher sentences as a new bill by former Prime Minister Theresa May makes it way through the Commons. The bill proposes to make changes to dangerous driving laws. The changes will increase courts freedom to issue tougher sentences for those who have committed serious motoring offences. The updates could see some … Continue reading Proposed changes to Dangerous Driving Law could Send Offenders to Prison for Life
DVLA extends driving licence renewals
It has long been the case that your full photocard driving licence needs to be renewed every 10 years. However, due to recent uncertainty caused by Covid19, the DVLA has extended driving licence renewals until November 2021. If your photocard driving licence is due to expire before the end of 2020, you will now be … Continue reading DVLA extends driving licence renewals
Covid19 lockdown Update
As another National Covid19 Lockdown looms, no doubt our current and future clients will be concerned about the impact this may have on their case. Rest assured that our Expert Motoring Law Solicitors, Barristers and Support Staff continue to give their all to deliver you the best results during Local and National Lockdowns. We are … Continue reading Covid19 lockdown Update
Using a mobile phone whilst driving – proposed changes to the law
Under proposed changes to the law, motorists are to be banned from any use of a mobile phone whilst driving. It is currently illegal to make calls and send text messages, but a potential loophole still exists for drivers to take photographs, videos, or use music apps while driving. The current wording of the law … Continue reading Using a mobile phone whilst driving – proposed changes to the law
The New Driver Act and what it means for New Drivers
Amidst the excitement of passing a driving test, it’s crucial that new drivers take the time to familiarise them with a vitally important law which applies specifically to them. The New Driver Act and who it applies to The new driver Act applies to ‘new drivers’ who are within the first two years of passing … Continue reading The New Driver Act and what it means for New Drivers
When Speeding turns into Dangerous Driving
How a speeding offence could turn into a dangerous driving conviction. In this article, Expert motoring law solicitor Alison Ashworth discusses the possible consequences that the 5 motorists per day who are caught speeding over 100mph per day could face
What to expect during a roadside drug test
As described in our article on “are random drink or drug tests legal”, you can be asked to undergo a roadside drug test if either: The officer reasonably suspects you’ve consumed drugs;The officer reasonably suspects you’ve committed a motoring offence;You’ve been involved in an accident; If you’ve never done drugs, or haven’t for several months, … Continue reading What to expect during a roadside drug test