Speeding Law Solicitors

The vast majority of cases where people are accused of speeding offences go unchallenged and yet there may have been a possible defence. Blindly accepting such an allegation can result in a driving disqualification. It is, therefore, advisable to seek help from a specialist speeding solicitor if you face such an allegation.

First you must be sure as to which drink related offence you face. As can be seen below, you do not necessarily need to have been driving, or have consumed alcohol, to face certain drink related motoring offences. A person commits this offence if they drive, or attempt to drive, whilst over the drink drive limit.

A driver commits the offence of driving without due care and attention, also known as careless driving, or driving without reasonable consideration for other persons (inconsiderate driving), if the way they drive falls below what would be expected of a competent and careful driver.

The magistrates can impose an unusually wide range of penalty points for this offence, ranging from 3 to 9. If the imposition of these points brings someone's total up to 12 penalty points or more then the court has to disqualify that person from driving for 6 months, unless "exceptional hardship" can be shown.

You will be committing the offence of dangerous driving if the way that you drive is found to fall far below what would be expected of a careful and competent driver, and it would be obvious to a careful driver that driving in that way would be dangerous. Dangerous driving is one of the most serious road traffic offences.

Failing to stop and failing to report after an accident are potentially serious offences. In the most extreme cases they can result in prison sentences being given. The law in this area is especially complicated and people are often unaware of the defences available. Therefore, if you face such allegations contact Speeding Law Solicitors for a FREE telephone consultation.