Motor Law Answers
Motor Law Answers explains all aspects of motor offences and how the laws of the road are applied. It is not a forum or an opinion based website but an online database of the most frequently asked questions relating to road traffic legislation and how it effects the road user.
All questions are answered only by experienced specialist Motor Lawyers. In addition to confirming the legal technicalities, we will wherever possible, clarify how both the Police and the Court interpret and enforce the law and what the implications are for the motorist.
Latest Questions & Answers
Dangerous Driving
Banned for 12 months for dangerous driving. Do I have apply for a provisional licence?Drink Driving
What is the likely penalty / punishment for a second drink driving offence?Driving Ban & Disqualification
Banned for 12 months for dangerous driving. Do I have apply for a provisional licence?Driving Licence
Banned for 12 months for dangerous driving. Do I have apply for a provisional licence?Exceptional Hardship
Totting Up: Can I plead guilty by letter/post and have the case heard in my absence?Failing to Identify Driver
Failing to identify summons: Photo does not prove driver. Is this a defence?Fixed Penalty Notice
Two Fixed Penalty Notices received within days: Can I comply with the time limits?Insurance
Driving without insurance: Direct Debit was cancelled without my knowledge, is this a special reasons defence?Mitigation
What is a plea in mitigation in relation to a driving offence or speeding?Mobile Phone
My word against Police Officer's that I was using a mobile phone whilst driving, will the case be dropped?New Drivers & Revocation
Am I subject to New Drivers Act if I pass a motorbike test?Notice of Intended Prosecution
Failing to comply with traffic light signal: Will requesting photographic evidence make a difference?Police & Procedure
Do the Police have to show video evidence if you are caught speeding?Provisional & Learner Drivers
Banned for 12 months for dangerous driving. Do I have apply for a provisional licence?Special Reasons
Driving without insurance: Direct Debit was cancelled without my knowledge, is this a special reasons defence?Speeding Offences
Do the Police have to show video evidence if you are caught speeding?Summons
Motorway Speeding: How long do the Police have to issue a Court Summons?Totting Up
Totting Up: Can I plead guilty by letter/post and have the case heard in my absence?Traffic Lights
Failing to comply with traffic light signal: Will requesting photographic evidence make a difference?
