The Motoring Offences team have extensive experience in relation to advocacy and the preparation of cases. In matters involving motoring offences, attention to detail and persuasive argument is necessary.

What Are Motoring Offences?

Most motoring offences are covered by the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. Motoring offences are typically classed as either dangerous driving or careless driving. Some examples include:

  • Speeding
  • Ignoring traffic lights or road signs
  • Driving under the influence
  • Driving when unfit, for example with poor vision or while overtired
  • Knowingly driving an unsafe vehicle
  • Distracted driving, for example driving while texting
  • Driving too closely to another vehicle
  • Overtaking dangerously or on the inside
  • Document offences, which include driving without an adequate driving license, insurance or an MOT.

Where a motoring offence is committed by an HGV or PSV driver or operator, the case may be referred to the Traffic Commissioner’s office.

Motor Fraud

For the Court to refrain from imposing a disqualification, a cogent and robust argument needs to be presented to the satisfaction of the Court. Therefore, a combination of effective advocacy and supporting evidence goes a long way in satisfying the Court that the hardship is exceptional. A motoring offence barrister can help with issues relating to motoring fraud, including car insurance fraud.

What Happens When a Motoring Offence is Committed?

If you are caught committing a motoring offence by a speed camera or number plate recognition camera, the police will send you a notice of intended prosecution (NIP) via post. The NIP must be filled out and returned within 28 days. Depending on the type and severity of your offence, you may be offered a speed awareness course or a conditional fixed penalty involving points on your license and a fine. Or, your case may be referred to Court, and you’ll be requested to plea guilty or not guilty.

You may be unsure of how to respond to a NIP, or think it’s incorrect. In this instance, we advise speaking to a driving offence barrister who can help you understand the claim. You can refute an accusation by requesting a Court date, but be sure to seek legal counsel from a specialist driving offence barrister before attending Court.

In the case of committing a serious motoring offence, you may be arrested and interviewed by the police. In this instance, it’s vital to appoint an experienced driving offence barrister and have them present during any interview or Court hearing. If convicted, you could face a serious fine, prison sentence or driving ban, so hiring a motoring offence barrister is crucial.

Do I Need a Driving Offence Barrister?

If you are accusing another party, or are accused yourself, of driving unlawfully, you should seek the advice of a driving offence barrister. St Pauls Chambers’ motoring offence barristers have an exemplary record of success when it comes to reaching the desired result in these cases. By appointing an experienced driving offence barrister early on, you have the best chance of success. Our comprehensive services are offered through instruction from solicitors or can be obtained directly.

“The clerking team is responsive, extremely approachable and knowledgeable”

The Legal 500

Get in touch

For further information and enquiries please contact our clerks team.

Motoring Offences Barristers

Sam Green KC

Sam Green KC

Joint Head of Chambers

Call: 1998 Silk: 2015

Richard Barraclough KC

Richard Barraclough KC

Call: 1980 Silk: 2003

Nicholas Worsley KC

Nicholas Worsley KC

Call: 1998 Silk: 2023

Philip Standfast

Philip Standfast

Call: 1980

Derek Duffy

Derek Duffy

Call: 1997

Alasdair Campbell

Alasdair Campbell

Call: 1999

Licensing Law

Andrew Stranex

Call: 2000

Jane Brady

Jane Brady

Call: 2001

James Bourne-Arton

James Bourne-Arton

Call: 2001

James Lake

James Lake

Call: 2005

Andrew Nixon

Andrew Nixon

Call: 2006

Angus MacDonald

Angus MacDonald

Call: 2009

George Hazel-Owram

George Hazel-Owram

Call: 2012

Kristina Goodwin

Kristina Goodwin

Call: 2013

Frances Pencheon

Frances Pencheon

Call: 2015

Jessica Heggie

Jessica Heggie

Call: 2017

Harry Crowson

Harry Crowson

Call: 2018

Temitayo Dasaolu

Temitayo Dasaolu

Call: 2018

Ayman Khokhar

Ayman Khokhar

Call: 2018

Emma Handley

Emma Handley

Call: 2019

Oliver Norman

Call: 2022

Contact Us

Chambers is centrally located within walking distance of the train station, secure car parks and the Courts.

Contact Us

St Pauls Chambers
Park Row House
19-20 Park Row
Leeds
LS1 5JF

For out of hours assistance please call the senior clerk on 07854170429.

The switchboard will open from 08:30 until 17:30

Phone: +44 (0)1132 455 866
Email: [email protected]
CJSM: [email protected]

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