Watch Ashworth Motoring Law’s Alison Ashworth on BBC Inside Out

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Motoring Lawyer Alison Ashworth being interviewed on TV

Our Managing Director and Expert Drug Driving Lawyer, Alison Ashworth featured on last night’s Inside Out Programme discussing the very low limits that were set by the 2015 Drug Driving (Specified Limit) Offence. Click the following link to view the programme: Alison is featured in a number of clips from 22.40 onwards and stresses the small amounts of drugs in a person’s system that can be used to charge a driver with an offence. She also highlights a fundamental flaw in the legislation; namely the Prosecution’s inability to rely on a urine sample to secure a conviction

Solicitors firm warns drivers to check their tyres or face prosecution

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National Law Firm, Ashworth Motoring Law is running a campaign to raise awareness of tyre safety and highlight the dangers of driving on defective tyres. The campaign backs national tyre safety month which runs throughout October. Ashworth Motoring Law, which specialises in representing drivers who are facing the possible loss of their driving licence is reminding drivers to check their tyres or face prosecution or an accident. The campaign follows figures released by TyreSafe which show that over one in four cars and vans are driven on Britain’s roads with illegal and dangerous tyres. According to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, 2.2 million cars fail the MoT due to tyre-related defects, and figures from the highways agency indicate that an annual average of 1135 casualties are caused by tyre-related incidents with 198 of those incidents resulting in serious injury or death.

Another of our clients found Not Guilty of Drink Driving; Testimonial

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"I am writing this review in relation to my experience with Ashworth Motoring Law. Being in a position where your faced with losing your license or even prison is not a nice place to be. I did an extensive amount of research and contacted numerous solicitors for free phone consultations and just didn’t find the comfort or reassurance i needed to decide whether to part with my hard earned money or stay with a legal aid firm. It was a big decision that could affect my career and day to day life for the next few years to come. I finally got around to speaking to Alison and something just felt different about how she came across and it was pleasantly reassuring. I made the choice to go with Alison and she accepted my case. I had been charged with a drink drive offence and also an allegation of failing to stop for the police. The police and prosecution are there to just get targets and numbers up on convictions, no matter if they think you are guilty or not. That is one thing i have learnt in this. Without Alison i would not have stood a chance in hell and the police kept trying to add new things in to worsen things for me, but Alison pursued and fought and worked twice as hard as them to get the result I needed. Im normally quite smart with most things, but Alison can find a diamond in the rough instantly in every instance. From the beginning Alison and Colette advised and helped me and kept me more then up to date with everything that she was doing in relation to my case. They put my mind at ease all the way through. They made me feel like it was my good friends on my side helping me in a situation where someone else is trying to ruin my life. Alison was amazing and got me one of the best barristers around. We went to court and successfully walked out with not guilty verdicts to both charges. I couldn’t have been more happy and am able to continue my life normally now. I really am glad i followed my instinct and went with Ashworth Motoring Law. If you find yourself in any similar driving position and are a little sceptical about using a private solicitor as opposed to legal aid then I am more than happy to speak to you about my case as an independent person and I’m happy to answer any questions you have. I feel i owe Alison the respect to do that after how much she did to help me and successfully at that. I have unfortunately experienced the services of a legal aid solicitor in the past and to be honest there is no comparison and they of course left me high and dry and with an unsuccessful case i received a conviction. This is what made me more used towards paying for legal representation. They are just lazy number crunchers who want a big turn around of clients whether they help them or not. Ashworth Motoring definitely provide the whole package and more. If you do wish to contact me please do not hesitate to ask Alison or Colette for my details. Once again thank you to all at Ashworths."

Managing Director Alison Ashworth to appear on BBC’s Inside Out programme

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Drug Driving Expert and Managing Director of Ashworth Motoring Law, Alison Ashworth is to be filmed for BBC’s Inside Out Programme tomorrow, 01 September 2016. Alison Ashworth has spoken out many times in the media to discuss the ‘new’ drug driving offence, appearing on ITV News, BBC 5 Live and in the Guardian and is … Continue reading Managing Director Alison Ashworth to appear on BBC’s Inside Out programme

What sentence can a drug driver expect?

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Firstly, there are two drug driving offences: Section 4 Road Traffic Act 1998  Driving whilst under the influence of drugs. Section 5a Road Traffic Act 1988 – Driving with a proportion of a controlled drug over the specified limit. Sentence for people who are found guilty of driving whilst under the influence of drugs: Someone … Continue reading What sentence can a drug driver expect?

Managing Director, Alison Ashworth nominated for prestigious local award

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We are proud to announce that our Managing Director has been nominated for a Rossendale Business Award! Rossendale born and bred Alison Ashworth has been nominated for the Enterprising Woman Award which recognises valley business leaders for their strength, independence and confidence in leading businesses to success and who are an inspiration to other women. … Continue reading Managing Director, Alison Ashworth nominated for prestigious local award

Motoring Lawyers open over the bank holiday weekend

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The August bank holiday is almost upon us. Whilst we hope that you have a nice, relaxing weekend, our specialist motoring law solicitors will be on call day and night, including bank holiday Monday should you need our assistance. If, over the August bank holiday weekend you need a....... Drink Driving Solicitor Drug Driving Solicitor … Continue reading Motoring Lawyers open over the bank holiday weekend

What is the cocaine drug driving limit?

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It is an offence to drive with cocaine or its metabolite; benzoylecgonine in your system at a level which is above the specified limit, regardless of whether your manner of driving is affected. How Cocaine affects driving: Taking cocaine can make a person feel more alert, and produce an increase in focus and attention. You’d … Continue reading What is the cocaine drug driving limit?

Can you play Pokemon Go whilst driving?

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It’s less than one week since Pokemon Go went live in the UK, and it’s already causing havoc on our roads. There’ve been reports of gamers walking into the middle of roads to catch Pokemon, motorways clogged due to drivers abandoning their cars to play Pokemon battles, and now people are now attempting to catch … Continue reading Can you play Pokemon Go whilst driving?

What is the cannabis drug driving limit?

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What is the cannabis drug driving limit? How much weed can you smoke before being over the limit? How long do you need to wait before driving? Our latest article tackles these questions: