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Motoring Offences

Driving-related offences can carry serious penalties, from fines and penalty points to disqualification and even criminal records. At Roach Pittis, our team supports drivers through every stage - from the police interview to court representation, with practical advice and clear guidance tailored to your situation.

In addition to more common driving offences, we provide expert legal support across a full range of motoring matters. Whether you're facing prosecution or simply need clear advice, our team is here to help you navigate the process with confidence.

Why Choose Us

Clear Advice: We explain your rights and options in plain English, so you always know where you stand.

Thorough Preparation: We gather the right evidence, craft strong arguments, and tailor our approach to your circumstances.

Support at Court: Whether your case is in the Magistrates’ or Crown Court, we provide confident representation aimed at the best possible result.

Next Steps

If you’ve been charged or notified of a motoring offence, don’t delay — seeking legal advice as early as possible improves your chances of a better outcome.

Contact us today to book a confidential consultation:

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Michael McGoldrick – Solicitor

Michael McGoldrick

Solicitor

Barry Keel – Solicitor

Barry Keel

Solicitor

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Nick Muir

Solicitor

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If you're invited for a police interview or arrested in connection with a motoring offence, it’s crucial to get legal support early. Our solicitors offer dedicated guidance throughout the process, ensuring your rights are protected and giving you confidence before making any statements.

Facing a disqualification? If your offence carries the possibility of losing your licence, you can ask for a ‘Special Reasons’ hearing to argue why you should be allowed to keep driving. We’ll help you prepare robust evidence, represent you at the hearing, and present a compelling case based on your personal or financial circumstances.

If you've accumulated 12 or more penalty points under the totting‑up system, you may face automatic disqualification. In some situations, you can argue ‘exceptional hardship’ in court. We’ll assess your case, gather supporting documentation, and represent you to help protect your licence.

Certain offences, such as drink-driving, excess speeding, or drug-driving, carry mandatory disqualification periods. These cases require expert representation. We’ll guide you from the initial stages through court proceedings, ensuring you understand the process and receive the strongest defence possible.

This is one of the most serious motoring offences and can lead to a custodial sentence. We offer strong representation to help you challenge the charge or mitigate the consequences where appropriate.

Also known as driving without due care and attention, this offence covers a wide range of conduct. We'll assess your case, explain your options, and present a clear defence strategy.

These cases require experienced, sensitive legal representation. Whether the charge involves careless or dangerous driving, we provide comprehensive support through every stage of the legal process.

We can help you challenge the evidence, explore defences, or present your case in the best possible light at court, especially if disqualification is likely to impact your work or family life.

Refusing to provide a breath, blood, or urine sample without a lawful reason is a serious offence. We'll examine the circumstances and advise on whether the procedures followed were lawful and fair.

If you’re accused of being unfit to drive due to alcohol or drugs, we’ll help you understand the evidence against you and explore all available legal options, including medical or procedural defences.

Whether due to an expired licence or never having held one, this offence can carry serious penalties. We’ll help you minimise the consequences and understand your legal responsibilities going forward.

This is a strict liability offence, meaning intent doesn’t usually matter. We can help you challenge the charge in limited circumstances or argue for reduced penalties if you're at risk of disqualification.

Running a red light might seem minor, but it can result in penalty points and fines. We'll assess whether the enforcement was valid and advise on whether you may have a defence.

Using a hand-held device while driving can lead to fines and six penalty points. If you’re facing prosecution, we’ll help you understand your position and build a defence if there’s a dispute about the facts.

If you’re involved in an accident and don’t stop or report it as required, this can lead to prosecution. We offer clear guidance, representation, and support in these often-complex cases.

One of the most common motoring offences, but that doesn’t mean the consequences aren’t serious. We’ll help you challenge the charge or argue for reduced penalties, especially where a ban would cause exceptional hardship.

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