Road Traffic Law
ABM Solicitors have been representing individuals and businesses on Road Traffic Law for over 10 years with an exceptional success rate. As the Government and the Court seem to increasingly target motorists, instructing ABM Solicitors is the best way to ensure that you have effective representation.
We deal with all types of road traffic offences from simple speeding matters right through to death by dangerous driving.
In most road traffic cases legal aid is not available and so we operate either a fixed fee scheme where we can agree fees with you in advance so you know exactly where you stand or we can agree payment for work on an hourly basis, with payment by standing order.
We recognise that most people facing road traffic prosecution are not used to the Courts, the Police and legal systems and so we ensure that at each and every stage from police interview to Trial you are fully represented and you are guided in a jargon free way through the legal maze.
We will happily carryout with you an initial case assessment free of charge so that we can honestly appraise your case and let you know where you stand.
Often we can explode the myths that surround road traffic cases. Contact us now for essential advice.
1. Speeding
Speeding on a public road may attract between 3 and 6 points on your licence and there is a discretionary ban and the Magistrates may order a re-test. Your licence will be endorsed. It is essential that you contact us for advice.
2. Excess Alcohol
Driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle on a public road under the influence of drink or drugs will mean a minimum driving ban of 12 months. You can be fined up to £5,000 and can even find yourself facing imprisonment. If in charge of a vehicle whilst under the influence of drink and drugs the fine is limited to £2,500 or up to 3 months imprisonment together with 10 points on your licence if you are not banned. It is essential you contact us for advice.
3. Careless Driving
You can be disqualified from driving or made to take a re-test. You will also face a fine of up to £2,500 and you can receive 3-9 points on your licence. Please contact us.
4. Dangerous Driving
This is a serious matter, you can be imprisoned for up to 2 years and face an unlimited fine together with minimum 2 year driving ban and face a re-test.
If the offence is causing death by dangerous driving you can be imprisoned for up to 14 years and again face an unlimited fine.
5. Failing to Stop and/or Report an Accident
You can be imprisoned for up to 6 months for these offences and face a fine of up to £5,000. There is a discretionary driving ban and you may receive between 5-10 points on your licence. Contact us urgently if allegations of this nature have been made against you.
6. Failing to Give Driver ID
If you fail to provide identification of the person who was driving the vehicle you can face a fine of up to £2,500 with a discretionary driving ban and 6 points on you licence. Contact us now.
7. Driving whilst using a Mobile Phone
You can receive a £1,000 fine and 3 points on your licence. Call now.
8. Document Offences
Driving without Driving Licence, MOT Certificate or Insurance are all serious offences and you can receive a fine between £1,000 and £5,000 you can also face a discretionary driving ban and receive points on your licence by example for driving without insurance of between 6-8 points, contact us urgently.
9. Totting
If you fined yourself with 12 or more points on your licence within a 3 year period you must face a disqualification for a maximum of 6 months unless you can show that you would suffer exceptional hardship.
If an argument or exceptional hardship can be put before the Court and accepted then you maybe allowed to continue to drive on more than 12 points. This can be an invaluable lifeline for those who need to drive for their employment or for other personal reasons. Contact us urgently.
