Road traffic law requires a specialised approach and in particular detailed knowledge of the two key pieces of legislation, The Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. ABV Solicitors have a dedicated team who have achieved successes across the spectrum of offences; from serious incidents of death by dangerous driving through to speeding and no insurance.

We recognise that receiving a disqualification from driving can have a massive impact upon a client and his family and their livelihood.

Additionally, the caselaw and sentencing guidelines surrounding these laws (and by which the justice system is guided in their implementation) is frequently changing, and so require constant review to maintain comprehension of their intricacies.

To this end we have strong working relationships with leading Counsel and technical experts, which allows us to achieve our aim of providing clients with personalised, tactical, cost- effective solutions. We reject the scatter-gun of taking every point as we believe it unnecessarily increases costs and even worse alienates the Courts who decide our client’s fate.

ABV Solicitors have a dedicated team who have achieved successes across the spectrum of offences; from serious incidents of death by dangerous driving through to speeding and no insurance. We recognise that many people prosecuted for road traffic offences have no previous experience of the criminal justice system, and that it can prove to be a confusing or intimidating experience. We work hard to ensure that all our clients are guided through the institution as clearly as possible, enabling them to make informed choices in their best interests. Our complete approach means that you can receive support from the point of initial investigations, through to the Magistrates or Crown Court and, if necessary, the appeals system.

Areas that we can advise on include but not limited to:

• Death by dangerous driving;
• Death by careless driving;
• Dangerous driving offences;
• Careless driving offences;
• Drink driving;
• Drug driving;
• Failing to stop and the reporting of accidents;
• Using a mobile phone whilst driving;
• Speeding offences;
• Failing to provide driver information;
• Driving without insurance and licence.

Do not delay seeking legal advice and call one of our specialist lawyers today.

SUMMARY ONLY MOTORING OFFENCES

In relation to motoring offences ABV Solicitors offer a competitive fixed fee:

This applies to drink driving, drug driving, driving whilst disqualified, fail to stop, driving without due care and attention, no insurance, no licence, and other summary only offences.

For £1,500 plus VAT at 20% we will:

1. Liaise with the Prosecution, obtain and consider the initial disclosure where available;
2. Attend upon you in person or by telephone in advance of the hearing to take your instructions and advise you on the law, relevant defences and likely sentence;
3. Attend and represent you at the Magistrates court at the first hearing;
4. Write to you and confirm the outcome after the hearing;

Please note this fixed fee does not include:

• Representation at a contested hearing i.e. trial or special reasons hearing;
• Representation at a sentence hearing where the case is adjourned for sentence after a guilty plea included in the fixed fee;
• Representation at a subsequent hearing where the first hearing is not effective;
• Obtaining and preparing any witness evidence for trial or sentence;
• Instructions of any experts;
• Preparation or representation at trial;
• Any advice or assistance in relation to an appeal.

Please note, this fee applies to summary only matters and is applicable to fee earners who have a PQE under than 3 years.

This fixed fee applies to any Magistrates court within 30 minutes travel time of one of our offices.  Our offices are located at Hayes, Central London, North London, Walthamstow, Bracknell and Princes Risborough.  We cover courts further afield but these a priced according to location and time involved.

In each case exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matters.

Disbursements

– Travel Costs: Travel costs may apply if the court is not within 30 minutes travel time from one of our offices. These costs will be discussed and agreed upon in advance.

– Expert Reports: If an expert report is necessary, this will be an additional cost, which will be discussed with you beforehand.

– Administrative Fees: Any administrative fees, such as court fees, will be communicated to you in advance.

Time Scales

Representation at a single magistrates’ court hearing, typically within 1-3 months from plea submission.

To speak to one of our solicitors or obtain further information please call 0344 587 9996.