For most drivers, the idea of appearing in a Magistrates' Court is a source of immense anxiety. It is an unfamiliar, formal, and intimidating environment. For specialist speeding offence solicitors, however, it is their office. It is the arena where their expertise, preparation, and advocacy skills are brought to bear to protect their client's licence. Understanding what actually happens on the...

For most drivers, the idea of appearing in a Magistrates' Court is a source of immense anxiety. It is an unfamiliar, formal, and intimidating environment. For specialist speeding offence solicitors, however, it is their office. It is the arena where their expertise, preparation, and advocacy skills are brought to bear to protect their client's licence. Understanding what actually happens...

Sometimes, the evidence in a speeding case is simply undeniable. The Notice of Intended Prosecution was served correctly, the speed detection device was calibrated and used properly, and the signs were clear. In these situations, attempting to fight the charge itself is not just futile; it can be counterproductive, potentially leading to a harsher sentence after a lost trial. However, even when...

Speeding is the most common motoring offence in the UK, and as a result, it is surrounded by more myths, half-truths, and "pub wisdom" than any other area of road traffic law. Drivers frequently make critical decisions about their licence and their future based on this well-intentioned but often dangerously incorrect advice. Believing these myths can lead you to plead guilty when you have a...

For any driver, the sight of a speeding ticket is unwelcome. But for a driver who already has 6, 8, or 9 penalty points on their licence, that same notice can induce a feeling of pure dread. You know that another 3 points will take you to or over the 12-point threshold, triggering an automatic six-month driving disqualification under the "totting up" rules. In this high-stakes situation, your...