Crime ยท motoring
Motoring law barristers, instructed directly.
For driving offences and the threat of a ban, a barrister can advise you and represent you in the Magistrates' Court.
At a glance
Driving offences
Speeding, careless and dangerous driving.
Drink and drug driving
Defending alcohol and drug-related charges.
Avoiding a ban
Exceptional hardship and special reasons arguments.
Motoring law covers offences from speeding and careless driving to drink and drug driving and totting up of penalty points, where the consequences can include a disqualification that affects your work and life. A barrister can advise on plea and on defences and arguments such as exceptional hardship, and represent you in the Magistrates' Court.
A barrister will assess the evidence and the realistic outcome, including whether a ban can be avoided or reduced, and represent you at the hearing. Through Direct Access you can instruct a barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first.
Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Through Direct Access you can instruct a motoring barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
When to bring in a barrister
You are facing a driving ban or totting up
You have been charged with drink or drug driving
You want to argue exceptional hardship to keep your licence
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Frequently asked questions
Can a barrister represent me for a motoring offence directly?
Yes. Through Direct Access a motoring barrister can advise you and represent you in the Magistrates' Court, without going through a solicitor first.
Can a ban be avoided?
Sometimes, through arguments such as exceptional hardship or special reasons. A barrister can advise whether these apply to your case.
What does it cost?
Barristers often agree a fixed fee for a hearing. There is no charge to enquire.
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