Arrested for drug driving, what should I do?

Random stop for breath test or drug test

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?

What is the punishment for drug driving?

Punishment for drug driving

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 seat belts

Who must wear a seatbelt? The Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts) Regulations 1993 make it a requirement for all drivers and passengers to wear a seat belt. What is the punishment for a seat belt offence? You could receive an on the spot fine of £100, up to the maximum £500 for not wearing … Continue reading The law on seat belts

New rules are now in force for Light Goods Vehicle Operators in Europe

Department for Transport

Users of vans and other light goods vehicles weighing between 2.5 and 3.5 tonnes and which transport goods for hire or reward from the UK into, or through the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein now need to hold an International Operators’ Licence.

Ban avoided following Failure to Furnish information allegation

Client review after avoiding a driving ban for failure to furnish information

Kate avoided a driving ban after our specialist failure to furnish information solicitors took her case to Court

Mental health and failure to provide

As we close out Mental Health Awareness Week, we’d like to highlight a common but serious motoring offence we deal with that sometimes has mental health issues at the heart of its defence. The offence is failing to provide a specimen for analysis. Section 7(6) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 makes It an offence … Continue reading Mental health and failure to provide

Special discount for registered Nurses

12th May marks International Nurses’ Day and to celebrate, we’re offering 10% off initial legal fees for all registered Nurses throughout England and Wales. For many Nurses, their ability to drive to and from their place of work, or from patient to patient is vital, with some Nurses clocking up huge additional mileage to meet … Continue reading Special discount for registered Nurses

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

When Speeding turns into Dangerous Driving

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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

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.