What to expect during a roadside breath test?

As described in our article on “are random drink or drug tests legal”, you can be asked to undergo a roadside breath test if either: The officer reasonably suspects you’ve consumed alcohol; The officer reasonably suspects you’ve committed a motoring offence; You’ve been involved in an accident. There are currently fifteen, home office approved roadside … Continue reading What to expect during a roadside breath test?

Are random breath tests or drug tests legal?

Random stop for breath test or drug test

We could all be stopped in the run up to Christmas, and what happens next could determine whether or not you spend the next few hours in a cell, and ultimately, whether you lose your driving licence. What are your rights? What are you compelled to do? How can you avoid being arrested? This article seeks to help address all of these questions.

Exceptional hardship – another 6-month ban avoided

How another of our speeding clients avoided a totting up ban through use of exceptional hardship after reaching twelve points on her driving licence

Speeding offence – long ban avoided

In a recent case, our client from South West London avoided a six months totting up ban, despite pleading guilty to a speeding offence which should have put him over the totting up threshold thanks to the specialist advice and case strategy deployed by Ashworth Motoring Law. Our client explains: “With six points already, my … Continue reading Speeding offence – long ban avoided

Not Guilty – another drug driving acquittal

Being accused of drug driving is one of the most frightening and stressful things that can happen to any motorist. A conviction could mean a driving ban, criminal conviction, loss of a career, loss of independence, the list goes on. Thankfully, with our expert motoring law solicitors on hand, the nightmare of false charges being brought can be overcome by dedicated and focused legal work to secure the rightful result - a not guilty verdict. Our recent client from Northamptonshire talks about his recent experience:

More Drivers Test Positive for Drugs than Alcohol over Christmas Period

The Christmas drink and drug drive campaign in North Wales heralds a 50% increase in drug drivers compared to 2017. In North Wales more people tested positive for drugs than alcohol. Officers made 84 drug drive arrests, a 50% increase on the same period in 2017, and 83 drink drive arrests during the same period.

Not Guilty! Another driver acquitted of drug driving!

Motorist acquitted of drug driving tells of his experience as a client of Ashworth Motoring Law following his not guilty verdict.

Another client found NOT GUILTY of Drug Driving

Drug Driving - Not Guilty! Here's our latest testimonial from a driver who was found not guilty of drug driving after we identified several defences in his case.