Speeding Offences

DJMS has a specialist Road Traffic team with extensive experience in providing legal advice and representation to individual and professional drivers (HGV, taxi, delivery, courier) facing prosecution for speeding.

The law relating to speeding offences is technical, and it should be your first priority to ensure that you have specialist legal representation to achieve the best outcome possible. We work tirelessly to establish the facts of the case and to help you receive the best outcome. Our highly skilled team of lawyers can make the difference between you losing or keeping your licence.

What are the penalties for Speeding Offences?

Most minor speeding offences are dealt with by the issuing of penalty points and a fine. Where there are already penalty points on your licence, you may be disqualified or be charged with dangerous driving if the speed has been excessive.

Special Reasons & Exceptional Hardship

If you plead guilty or are found guilty of a speeding charge, you may still avoid disqualification by arguing that special reasons apply. These are exceptional circumstances directly linked to the offence.

Special reasons must be argued in Court, and these points are often contested by the prosecution. Legal representation from an experienced team of motor offence lawyers is therefore essential to prepare and successfully present these arguments.

A successful plea of mitigating circumstances, where you have special reasons or plead exceptional hardship, may enable you to keep your licence or receive a lesser penalty.

Totting Up Offences

As a driver, you always value your driving licence, and it is important to remember that if you accrue endorsements (points), even for seemingly minor offences, totalling twelve, you stand to be disqualified from driving. These are also known as ‘totting up’ offences.

In these circumstances, expert legal representation is imperative. For certain road traffic offences, special reasons can be advanced for your driving licence not to be endorsed. Alternatively, exceptional hardship arguments can be raised, allowing you to continue driving even with twelve or more points endorsed.

How can DJMS Solicitors help?

Our road traffic solicitors are specialists in defending speeding cases. We have a proven track record of successfully defending clients and ensuring the best possible outcomes. Whether identifying a robust defence, challenging the prosecution’s case, or arguing for a particular expert’s evidence to be considered, we are here to provide expert legal support every step of the way.

If you are facing a motor-related criminal charge, contact us for prompt, confidential expert legal advice and representation. We can guide you through the process, protect your rights, and work towards the best possible outcome.

DJMS’ expert motor offence lawyers can represent you at the police station interview, even if you attend voluntarily. We can also advise on whether Legal Aid may be available to defend your case.

Get in touch with DJMS Solicitors

Our specialist lawyers are available 24 hours a day, providing immediate and confidential legal advice, representation, and assistance during motor offence proceedings. Please contact the Motor Offence Team.