Drunk Driving

Do I need a solicitor before my hearing date? If you are accused of any motoring offence, you have to decide first whether you will plead guilty or not guilty. You should do this before your hearing takes place because the Magistrates Court normally will...

This article concentrates on drink driving penalties as opposed to defences. If you are found guilty of drink driving then you will be banned from driving for at least a year, be subject to an unlimited fine and receive a criminal record.  You could,...

How many penalty points can I have before I am disqualified? The law states that if you commit offences within three years of each other, and the total number of penalty points you receive for these offences amount to twelve or more , then you...

Updated 12th July 2018 Why have I received a Notice of Intended Prosecution? These days you probably won’t be aware at the time that you have been caught committing a motoring offence, such as speeding or going through a red light , as a...

If I am guilty of a motoring offence will I get a criminal conviction? When anybody is found guilty, or pleads guilty, to any motoring offence before the Magistrates or Crown Court they will then have a criminal conviction, even if this is for a...

After the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) were criticised for keeping drivers off the road unfairly for medical reasons, is now the time to appeal against wrongful decisions?  The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has...

Scotland Leads the Way Recently Scotland has been at the forefront for introducing legislation promoting safety and health.  When it comes to the fight against drink driving, Scotland is now leading the way in the UK.  As of the 5th December 2014,...