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Over a million Road Traffic prosecutions are brought each year. The consequences can range from a small fine to endorsement (points) of the licence and even disqualification from driving. That can
lead to loss of employment and dire financial consequences.
Bishop
and Light has extensive experience of representing Defendants in the
Magistrates Court and
the Crown Court charged with Road Traffic Matters. Even the most apparently simple charge -
careless driving for example -
can involve complex issues of fact and law.
Did
you know that :-
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If
you are a "new driver", ie have passed your test
within the past two years, then you stand to lose your licence if you amass 6 penalty points within that period.
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If
you are a "totter" (ie amass 12 points on your licence)
then you will usually lose your licence for
at least 6 months. However, the Magistrates have a discretion not
to disqualify you if to do so
would cause "exceptional hardship".
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If
you are accused of drink driving or driving without insurance
then you may escape disqualification if the Court is satisfied that there are "special
reasons" for doing so. Examples of special
reasons are a very short distance driven or an emergency.
All
our offices have lawyers experienced in these cases. With particular
expertise in complex Road
Traffic cases is Ed Fish, based in our Brighton office. Contact Ed on ed.fish@bishopandlight.co.uk
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