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Road traffic prosecutions often turn on procedure: how the checkpoint was conducted, how specimens were taken, and whether statutory requirements were met. Early advice can identify real defences.
Common road traffic charges
Penalties range from penalty points to mandatory disqualification and, for serious matters, imprisonment. Each charge has specific legal proofs.
- Drink driving and drug driving
- Dangerous and careless driving
- Driving without insurance or a licence
- Penalty points and disqualification appeals
Challenging the evidence
Breath, blood and urine procedures, checkpoint lawfulness, continuity of specimens and the wording of demands can all be challenged where the prosecution has not complied with the law.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to common questions
Will I lose my licence for drink driving?
A conviction for drink driving carries a mandatory disqualification, the length of which depends on the reading and any previous offences.
Can a drink driving charge be defended?
Yes. The prosecution must prove the procedure was lawful and the analysis reliable; defects can lead to acquittal.
What happens if I drive without insurance?
It is a serious offence that can result in disqualification, a fine and, in some cases, imprisonment. Advice should be obtained before court.
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