We regularly advise and represent clients in connection with:
Police investigations following road traffic incidents
Voluntary interviews and post-collision investigations
Speeding offences and camera prosecutions
Drink and drug driving allegations
Mobile phone and driving offences
Failure to provide driver information
Totting-up disqualification cases
Exceptional hardship applications
Causing serious injury or death by dangerous or careless driving
Magistrates’ Court trials and sentencing hearings
Our work often involves early engagement with the police, careful analysis of evidence, and strategic preparation for court.
In more serious road traffic matters — particularly those involving injury, allegations of dangerous driving or potential custodial sentences — the investigation stage is critical.
Clients may be:
Invited to attend a voluntary interview
Arrested following a collision
Asked to provide explanations under pressure
Facing parallel insurance, employment or regulatory consequences
Early legal advice allows us to:
Assess the evidential position
Advise whether and how to engage with police
Protect clients during interview
Preserve mitigation and defence arguments
Prevent unnecessary escalation
Where proceedings are brought, we provide clear and strategic representation in the Magistrates’ Court, including:
Advice on plea and procedure
Preparation of mitigation and supporting evidence
Exceptional hardship applications
Contested hearings and trials
Sentencing advocacy
Where cases require specialist advocacy, we work closely with experienced counsel to ensure the client’s position is properly advanced.
Our approach to road traffic cases is founded on:
Early assessment of evidence and risk
Clear advice on plea and consequences
Robust mitigation where appropriate
Protection of employment and livelihood
Strategic court representation
We recognise that even seemingly minor motoring offences can have disproportionate consequences, and we tailor our advice accordingly.
If you are under investigation for a road traffic offence, facing prosecution, or concerned about the impact of a driving allegation on your licence or livelihood, early legal advice is essential.
We provide clear, strategic advice and representation, and can act urgently where required.
Contact Investigations Law today to speak to a solicitor about road traffic investigations and prosecutions.
Pricing:
Initial Fixed Fee Consultation: £600 + VAT.
Initial Fee for Representation at Court: £1500 + VAT.
(All examples are anonymised and illustrative of the type of work undertaken)
A professional client faced disqualification under the totting-up provisions following a speeding offence. Loss of licence would have resulted in loss of employment and significant hardship to dependants.
We advised on plea, prepared a detailed exceptional hardship application supported by documentary evidence, and represented the client at court. The court accepted that disqualification would cause hardship beyond that normally suffered and allowed the client to retain their licence.
A client was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed alcohol limit. The client accepted responsibility but was concerned about the impact of disqualification on work and family life.
We prepared mitigation addressing personal circumstances, remorse and steps taken since the offence. The court imposed a reduced period of disqualification and a proportionate financial penalty.
A client was investigated and charged following a serious road traffic collision resulting in significant injury. The allegation carried the risk of imprisonment and long-term reputational harm.
We advised at the investigation stage, ensured the client was properly protected during police engagement, and assisted in preparing the case for court. Early identification of evidential and mitigation issues ensured the client’s position was clearly advanced.
A client faced prosecution for using a mobile phone whilst driving, risking mandatory penalty points and potential disqualification due to existing endorsements.
We reviewed the prosecution evidence, including officer observations, and identified issues regarding the nature of the alleged use. The matter was resolved without the most severe outcome being imposed.
A client was prosecuted for failing to provide driver details following a notice of intended prosecution. The client denied knowingly receiving the notice.
We advised on the statutory defence, assisted in gathering supporting evidence, and represented the client in court. The explanation was accepted and the client avoided conviction.
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