Motoring Law

At Lloyd James Law, we specialise in defending clients facing all types of motoring offences. Whether you're at risk of losing your licence, facing a hefty fine, or worried about the wider implications on your employment or insurance, our expert team is here to help. We provide clear, straightforward legal advice and robust representation to protect your driving record and minimise the impact on your life.

Our Motoring Law specialists have an in-depth understanding of road traffic legislation and extensive experience defending clients in both the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts. We take a proactive approach to every case—preparing thoroughly, identifying technical defences, and ensuring your side of the story is heard.

We can assist with a wide range of motoring offences, including:

• Speeding Offences – Challenging speeding allegations, requesting speed awareness courses, or reducing penalty points.
• Drink Driving – Expert advice and representation for breath, blood, or urine-related offences, including procedural errors.
• Drug Driving – Defending allegations involving driving under the influence of controlled or prescribed drugs.
• Driving Without Insurance – Support for those charged with using a vehicle without valid insurance, including special reasons arguments.
• Driving Without a Licence – Legal assistance for those driving without the correct entitlement or while disqualified.
• Totting Up Bans – Helping you avoid disqualification through exceptional hardship applications.
• Careless & Dangerous Driving – Including tailgating, undertaking, collisions, and high-speed or reckless driving.
• Failing to Provide a Specimen – Advice for drivers accused of refusing or being unable to comply with breath, blood, or urine tests.
• Failing to Stop / Report an Accident – Legal defence for allegations of not stopping at the scene or reporting an accident.
• Mobile Phone Offences – Challenging allegations of using a handheld device while driving.
• Driving Whilst Disqualified – Representation for those accused of breaching disqualification orders.
• Vehicle Defect Offences – Including driving with defective brakes, tyres, or other mechanical issues.
• Taxi & Private Hire Offences – Specialist defence for licensed drivers facing allegations that could affect their livelihood.

Whether you are a professional driver, a new driver worried about points, or someone who simply cannot afford to lose their licence, Lloyd James Law is here to support you. Our Motoring Law team has successfully defended hundreds of clients and can often help reduce penalties—or avoid them altogether.