Road Traffic Offence Solicitors

Road traffic offences can have serious consequences, from penalty points and fines to disqualifications or even criminal convictions. The impact on your licence, livelihood, and future opportunities can be significant, making expert legal advice essential.

Whether you are facing an allegation of speeding, drink or drug driving, careless or dangerous driving, or any other motoring offence, early legal support can make a crucial difference to the outcome of your case.

We offer transparent and competitive pricing, including fixed fees, for most types of motoring offences and the details can be found here.

At Allen Hoole, our specialist motoring offence solicitors have extensive experience defending drivers across a wide range of road traffic cases. We provide clear, practical advice, helping you understand your legal position and the options available to you.

Whether you need representation in court, guidance on challenging a charge, or support in mitigating penalties, we are here to protect your interests.

Our solicitors can provide UK driving offence legal advice for matters, including:

Driving offences and penalties
License and insurance violations
Serious driving offences
Procedural and legal challenges
Traffic enforcement and fixed penalty notices
Obstruction of justice and legal complications

Contact our road traffic offence solicitors today

To find out how Allen Hoole can assist you with a road traffic offence, please contact our offices in Bristol, Cheltenham and Keynsham or fill out our online enquiry form, and we will respond to you promptly.

Our road traffic offence services

Driving offences and penalties

Driving offences can range from relatively minor infractions, like speeding, to serious crimes, such as dangerous driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Penalties can vary depending on the severity of the offence, with potential consequences including fines, penalty points, driving bans, or even imprisonment. In some cases, a conviction for a motoring offence can also lead to increased insurance costs and affect your employment, particularly if you are a driving professional.

If you are accused of a driving offence, seeking expert legal advice at an early stage can ensure that you are in the best position to build the strongest possible defence.

At Allen Hoole, our specialist solicitors will provide expert traffic court representation in the UK to help protect your licence and minimise penalties.

Our driving defence solicitors can assist with:

License and insurance violations

Driving without a license or insurance is generally a clear-cut area of the law, so penalties for these offences can be severe. Depending on the circumstances of your case and whether you have been accused of more than one offence, you could use your license or face significant fines.

If you have been accused of license and insurance violations, you should seek legal expert legal advice as soon as possible in order to give you the best chance of retaining your license.

We will thoroughly review your case and offer advice on your options for defending your position and, where necessary, mitigating penalties. If your case goes to court, we can present a strong case to help you keep your license.

Our driving licence lawyers can help with:

Serious driving offences

Serious driving offences, such as dangerous driving, driving without due care and attention and causing death by careless driving, carry severe penalties, including lengthy driving bans, substantial fines, and imprisonment.

These offences can have life-changing consequences, affecting your personal life, employment, and reputation.

If you are facing a serious motoring charge, it is important to seek expert legal representation as early as possible.

At Allen Hoole, our specialist solicitors have extensive experience defending clients in complex and high-stakes cases. We will provide clear, strategic advice and strong representation to help you navigate the legal process and secure a fair outcome.

Our serious driving offence solicitors can assist with:

Procedural and legal challenges

There is no automatic way to avoid a motoring offence conviction, especially if there is indisputable evidence that you were driving at the time an offence was committed, such as driving without insurance.

However, not all cases are cut and dry. Our specialist motoring offence solicitors can carefully examine the details of your case to identify any potential defences or mitigating factors that could lead to a reduced penalty or, in some cases, a dropped charge.

Possible defences may include procedural errors by the police, disqualification reduction, exceptional hardship applications and special reasons arguments.

Motoring offences can be complex, and successfully challenging a charge often requires specialist legal guidance. At Allen Hoole, our experienced solicitors provide clear advice and strong representation to ensure your case is thoroughly reviewed and that you receive the best possible defence.

Our road traffic solicitors can assist with:

Traffic enforcement and fixed penalty notices

Fixed penalty notices are road traffic offences that can be settled out-of-court by paying a fine or accepting penalty points. If you pay a fixed penalty ticket, all liability for the offence is discharged, and the offence will not be on your criminal record.

Fixed penalty notices can be issued for a wide range of simple motoring offences, including speeding or failing to wear a seatbelt.

If you have received a fixed penalty notice or a notice of intended prosecution, our solicitors can review this and advise on whether it is in your interests to accept the notice and how best to proceed.

Our speeding ticket solicitors can help with:

Obstruction of justice and legal complications

Actions such as perverting the course of justice and failing to provide a specimen can be considered obstructions of justice.These charges can have significant legal consequences, including fines, imprisonment, and long-term damage to your reputation.

Whether intentional or accidental, being accused of obstructing justice can complicate your legal position and impact other ongoing proceedings.

At Allen Hoole, our experienced UK road traffic law experts can provide clear, strategic advice to help you understand your legal standing and build a strong defence.

Our vehicle offence lawyers can assist with:

Perverting the course of justice
Failing to provide a specimen
Being in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol

Frequently asked questions about road traffic offences

Do I need a solicitor to go to court for a driving offence?

While it is not a legal requirement to have a solicitor when attending court for a driving offence, professional representation will make a significant difference to the outcome of your case.

An experienced motoring law solicitor can assess the evidence, identify possible defences, and present a strong case on your behalf to help you secure a positive outcome.

At Allen Hoole, we provide expert legal support to help minimise penalties and protect your driving licence, ensuring you receive clear guidance and robust representation throughout the process.

How long after a road traffic offence can you be charged?

The time limit for being charged with a road traffic offence depends on the type of offence. For most summary offences, such as speeding or careless driving, proceedings must begin within six months of the offence date.

However, more serious offences, such as dangerous driving or drink driving, do not have the same strict time limits and can be prosecuted months or even years later if evidence allows.

Do road traffic offences go on a criminal record?

Whether a road traffic offence goes on your criminal record will depend on the type of offence. Minor offences, such as speeding or failing to comply with a traffic sign, usually result in penalty points and a fine but will not appear on a criminal record.

However, more serious offences, such as drink driving, dangerous driving, or failing to provide a specimen, are criminal offences and will be recorded by the police.

These convictions can have long-term consequences, including employment and travel restrictions. Seeking legal advice can help minimise the impact of a conviction.

Why choose our road traffic offence solicitors?

At Allen Hoole, our driving offence solicitors have extensive experience and a proven track record in defending clients facing motoring charges.

We understand the impact that driving offences can have on your licence, livelihood, and future, and we will provide expert representation to give you the best change of a positive outcome.

Whether you are dealing with a fixed penalty notice or a serious driving offence, we will guide you through every step of the process. Our team will work hard to protect your interests and achieve the most favourable outcome possible, offering expert representation in court, negotiations, and appeals.