As the volume of traffic on UK roads continues to increase, so, too, does the number of motorists accused of committing driving offences. When adding in to the equation the fact that police utilisation of technology is also on the increase, it is a natural consequence that more and more UK motorists are reprimanded on reasonable grounds. Likewise, many feel strongly that this increasing dependency on technology results in unjust accusations. In either case, more motorists facing court appearances for driving offences seek specialist legal representation.
Types of cases taken on by specialist motoring solicitors
• Dangerous driving – encompassing offences at the more serious end of the scale, resulting in or with potential to result in injury to the driver, other people, and / or damages to public property. Sentencing can range from mandatory twelve month disqualifications from driving to prison terms.
• Drink driving – covering minor to major offences that can incur substantial fines, twelve month license disqualifications, and up to 14 year prison terms.
• Insurance offences – in the absence of the minimal legal requirement of third party insurance, sentences can span driving license points, license disqualifications, up to £5,000 fines, and legally binding obligations for driving tests to be retaken.
• Mobile phone offences – amongst the most common types of offences, convictions are regularly accompanied by driving license points and fines of £1,000 to £2,500.
• Speeding offences – the breaking of speed limits accrues driving license points that can result in disqualification.
Accordingly, the demand for dedicated sector specific motoring solicitors, dealing solely in the field of driving offences, continues to rise. The importance of their experience and expertise in this complex field is not underestimated by the millions of UK motorists for whom driving is a non negotiable aspect of their employment, and their everyday lives.
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