ROAD TRAFFIC LAW
Advice and representation for motoring offences.
OJN Solicitors advises clients facing penalty points, disqualification, motoring allegations and court proceedings.
Penalty Points
Advice on speeding, mobile phone offences, careless driving and other matters that may lead to points.
Disqualification
Representation where you face a driving ban, including exceptional hardship or special reasons arguments.
Court Representation
Support with guilty pleas, contested hearings and Magistrates’ Court proceedings.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Clear advice before you attend court.
A road traffic allegation can affect your licence, your work and your family life. We help you understand the allegation, the evidence, the likely penalty and the options available.
Speeding Offences
Advice on speeding allegations, penalty points, fixed penalties, court summonses and possible disqualification.
Careless Driving
Representation where you are accused of driving below the expected standard or causing an accident.
Mobile Phone Offences
Advice on allegations involving use of a mobile phone or handheld device while driving.
Totting Up
Advice where penalty points may take you to 12 or more points and put you at risk of disqualification.
Exceptional Hardship
Assistance where you may need to argue that a driving ban would cause exceptional hardship.
Special Reasons
Advice on whether special reasons may apply and whether the court should avoid or reduce a penalty.
WHY INSTRUCT US?
Practical advice when your licence is at risk.
Motoring cases often turn on the facts, the evidence and how the case is presented. We help clients prepare properly and understand what is likely to happen at court.
Clear Assessment
We explain the allegation, possible penalties and realistic options.
Preparation for Court
We help prepare the documents, mitigation and evidence needed for your hearing.
Focused Representation
We present your case clearly and deal with the court process on your behalf.
THE PROCESS
How we approach road traffic matters.
Review the Allegation
We discuss what happened, review any paperwork and identify the offence, evidence and likely penalty.
Advise on Your Options
We explain whether you should plead guilty, contest the matter or prepare mitigation or a specific argument.
Prepare for Hearing
We help prepare your case for court, including mitigation, supporting evidence and representation where required.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Advice focused on the outcome that matters to you.
We can assist with:
- Speeding offences
- Careless driving
- Mobile phone offences
- Penalty points and totting up
- Exceptional hardship arguments
- Special reasons arguments
- Guilty pleas and mitigation
- Contested hearings and trials
Please note:
- The likely outcome depends on the facts, evidence and your driving record
- Court deadlines should be dealt with promptly
- Additional hearings may increase costs
- We will explain the next steps and likely costs before further work is carried out
GET ADVICE
Facing a motoring allegation?
Book a consultation to discuss your case, understand your options and prepare for the next step.