Police Christmas Drink Drive Campaigns
These are now underway across the UK and will run until after New Year. They all warn drivers to be very careful and ideally consume no alcohol at all. Take it in turns to be the nominated driver say many,…
Speeding Lady
I have followed this little story ( published in The Times) with some interest because it contains features that I regularly encounter when I represent clients facing a 6 month “totting” disqualification. On 9 October 2019 Lady I have followed…
Hiring chauffeur a “hardship” for tycoon
This was the headline this morning, and it made me smile. You can read the original Telegraph article here. During the last two weeks, I have successfully presented two “exceptional hardship” cases on behalf of clients who were not tycoons…
Were the proceedings started in time?
I often get asked this. Many people have an idea that most motoring prosecutions have to be started within 6 months of the date of the offence and are puzzled when a Postal Requisition or Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN)…
On Yer Bike!
As a recent 60 year old I decided I needed a challenge outside the courtroom and I'm sure over the years many an opponent has wished I'd get on my bike (lots of other people too I expect). I have…
Dangerous Cycling?
It often takes a tragedy to bring about a change in the law. In February 2016 Kim Briggs was killed by a speeding cyclist as she stepped off the pavement onto a road in central London. Charlie Alliston was convicted…
Driving Licence Changes
The paperless driving licence is here (almost) The paper tax disc has now gone, and January 2015 will see the demise of the paper counterpart driving licence. From January 2015, DVLA will no longer issue the paper counterpart to the…
Section 172 Notices and invalid prosecutions
Police in Greater Manchester have taken the decision to abandon hundreds of cases against drivers because summonses were not issued in time and this may have implications for many similar cases. It is worth being clear what a Section 172…