The ban imposed for this offence is the same as the 12 months minimum for drink driving, but magistrates will normally look to give a ban of 18-24 months unless there is a good reason not to.

All drunk in charge solicitors will tell you that a conviction for drunk in charge can result in a ban or in extreme cases prison. Our experience is that a large number of these prosecutions can be successfully defended.

Special Reasons is a principle which provides that with certain driving offences, even if someone is technically guilty of an offence, the court may still not impose a ban, even for an offence like drink driving, where a ban is usually mandatory.

Careless, or inconsiderate driving can result in points, fines, and even disqualification. Often people charged with this offence have had no experience of the court system and can feel victimised.

Here our specialist dangerous driving solicitors guide you through the minefield of the law and debunk some of the myths associated with this offence.

There are a number of types of speed cameras. The question 'how do they work?' can only be answered in relation to each specific device.

Any specialist speeding lawyer will deal with this type of offence week in week out. The law has developed and changed over time. We have seen how motorists can end up getting dragged into the legal system as if they are criminals.

Driving without insurance is an unpleasant allegation. It can be a shock to be stopped for not being insured. This often happens when the police stop a driver because his or her numberplate triggers a 'no insurance' status on the police database.

The law states that you are required to identify the driver of a vehicle when the driver is alleged to have committed an offence, usually speeding.

The Notice of Intended Prosecution is a notification, usually by the police, that a prosecution is being considered against a person.