ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Speeding
Speeding offences are becoming more and more common as a result of the ever increasing range of measures taken by the police to target motorists suspected of these offences.
Many speeding charges are brought on the basis of evidence gathered by the use of radar devices. These pieces of equipment must be used correctly for the evidence presented to be credible enough for the court to rely on. It is therefore possible to challenge evidence collected in this way if it can be shown that guidelines for using the equipment were not followed correctly.
This can be a technical and complex area of the law and so it is important to arrange an appointment to discuss your case so that we can consider your individual circumstances in detail.
In may cases, of course, there is no defence, and if that is the case we will advise you at the outset that it is in your best interests to plead guilty in order to maximise the credit for your plea and to ensure that you are dealt with as leniently as possible.
The potential penalties for speeding can vary significantly, and it may be that as a result of a speeding offence you have amassed twelve penalty points or more, and as a result may be subject to a period of disqualification under the "totting up" procedure. Depending on your particular circumstances it may be possible to avoid a disqualification by arguing "exceptional hardship".
Do you want an appointment to discuss these issues?
Call us on 01942 771771 or email us at enquiries@sms-solicitors.co.uk