Driving Offences
Driving Offence Solicitors
A driving offence can mean penalty points, a fine or a disqualification that affects your work. Motoring solicitors advise on speeding, drink-driving and other charges, and on arguing against a ban in England and Wales.
- Verified solicitors
- Regulated firms
- Free to use
Overview
What this area covers
Motoring law covers offences from speeding and using a phone while driving to drink or drug driving and causing death by dangerous driving. Many offences carry penalty points, and some carry mandatory disqualification. Losing a licence can affect work and family life significantly.
Common situations
When you may need a driving offence solicitor
- You have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution or a court summons.
- You are close to 12 points and facing a totting-up ban.
- You have been charged with drink or drug driving.
- An accident has led to a careless or dangerous driving allegation.
The solicitor’s role
How a driving offence solicitor can help
A motoring solicitor checks whether procedure was followed, advises on plea, and represents you in court. Where a ban is likely, they can present mitigation or, for totting-up, an exceptional hardship argument to try to avoid disqualification.
Getting ready
What to prepare before contacting a solicitor
- The Notice of Intended Prosecution or summons
- Your driving licence details and current points
- Any evidence about the incident
- How a ban would affect you and others
Choosing a solicitor
Choosing a solicitor
Look for regular motoring work in the magistrates’ courts.
Every firm listed on Verified Solicitors is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. You can compare firms’ profiles, locations and reviews before getting in touch.
Find driving offence solicitors
Search Verified Solicitors for SRA-regulated firms that handle driving offence matters, then compare their profiles.
- Verified solicitors
- Regulated firms
- Free to use
A common question
Must I name the driver?
The registered keeper is legally required to identify the driver when asked. Failing to do so is itself an offence.
Related legal services
The information on this page is general information, not legal advice. The law and procedures can change and how they apply will depend on your circumstances.