Motoring offences and driving disqualifications
Being investigated or charged with a motoring offence can be stressful and overwhelming. The consequences can affect your ability to work, support your family, and maintain your independence. Getting specialist legal advice at the earliest stage can make a significant difference to the outcome of your case.
We’re here to guide you through the process, explain your options clearly, and work towards the best possible result.
How can we help?
We provide a specialist road traffic law advice service covering the full range of road traffic offences in England and Wales. Whether you are facing penalty points, a fixed penalty, a court summons or a potential driving ban, we can support you at every stage.
We offer clear, practical and tailored advice. Our team is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for every client.
We can help with:
- Preparing your case and advising you on your options
- Liaising with the police, CPS and the court
- Arranging representation by an experienced solicitor or barrister
- Challenging evidence
- Mitigating sentence where a guilty plea is appropriate
- Appeals against conviction or sentence
- Applications to reduce a driving disqualification
- Supporting “totting up” cases where you face reaching 12 or more points.
Whatever your circumstances, we will work strategically and proactively to protect your licence and achieve the best result.
Types of motoring offences we can assist with
Road traffic law covers far more than speeding or drink driving. There are many other offences that you may not even be aware of until you suddenly find yourself charged with them. Other driving offences include:What happens next
Initial Call
We will take the details of your case and explain how we can help. Give us a call and we’ll ask for all the information you have on your case.
Information Gathering
We will take your full instructions and where necessary, obtain relevant documents from the police, CPS or court.
Case Strategy
We will discuss your options, including whether to defend the allegation or enter a guilty plea and focus on achieving the most lenient outcome.
Representation
We liaise with the court, police, and CPS on your behalf and arrange for specialist representation by an experienced solicitor or barrister if you have a hearing.
Costs
Your costs will depend on the type of offence and how your case progresses. Head to our pricing page to get an idea of costs.
Our experience
We have an exceptionally high success rate in motoring cases and extensive experience across the full spectrum of road traffic offences. Our team works closely with the leading road traffic barristers and respected forensic experts.
We have the experience and expertise needed to achieve the best outcome for you. Our advice is specialist, evidence-focused and tailored to the unique facts of your case.
We are meticulous in reviewing the evidence and assessing the issues in each case.
You will be supported throughout by a dedicated team at Irwin Mitchell.
Scotland & international legal representation
If you’re based outside England and Wales, or are due to appear in a Scottish or international court, we can’t defend you directly. But you can still get in touch, and we will connect you with an experienced team.
Speak to our experts
We have the largest private client team in the UK; our team of experts are here to provide discreet legal advice to support you and your family.
Loren Hills
Associate Chartered Legal Executive
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re here to help
Complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.
Alternatively, you can call us now.
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).
0370 1500 100
Our locations
We’re a national firm, but still the local solicitors to 21 locations across the UK.
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