Facing prosecution for a driving offence can be a scary and lonely experience. No-one sets out to break the speed limit, or drive with excessive alcohol in their bloodstream, but sometimes even good people make mistakes.
This doesn't make you feel any better about yourself though - you know you put yourself and, what's worse, other people, at risk. While part of you wants to face the music, you're worried about the impact a prosecution could have upon your family, especially if you're the breadwinner. If you lose your job, or you can't help infirm relatives, this can seem like an extreme punishment for a lapse in judgement. You may be thinking about pleading exceptional hardship and this can work well to keep your licence if you have a good legal team behind you. Strong representation can make sure you get the best outcome possible.
Speeding
More than 100,000 people a year are caught speeding in the UK. Most drivers are handed a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100 and three points on their licence. If, however, the driver was significantly over the speed limit, or the driver argues against a fine, the case will end up in court. Serious offences may mean a £1,000 fine and a driving ban, and the fine can go up to £2,500 for motorway driving. Lawyers will look for holes in the prosecution case or police procedure here.
If you were 50 per cent over the speed limit, you will be banned, but your lawyers could reduce the length of the ban, which can help a lot.
Driving without insurance
Driving without insurance is serious - you can get eight points and a fine of up to £5,000, but good representation can argue you had special reasons and help you to reduce or avoid altogether your punishment.
If you're accused of driving dangerously
Dangerous driving is another serious offence and it can lead to a two-year custodial sentence and at least a 12-month ban. Your lawyers could help you to reduce or avoid a prison sentence, as well as to reduce or avoid a ban.
Drink-driving
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is illegal for a good reason. You can face prison for at least six months (this goes up if you were involved in a serious or fatal accident) and be banned for 12 months at least. However, your legal team could find irregularities in police procedure, or plead medical reasons for you.
If you're scared and worried about your driving prosecution, don't face it alone; there is help and understanding out there, so take it.
Promoted by Albert Adam - 26 Jun 2017