Do I Need a Solicitor for A Driving Offence? Our Guide

Facing a driving offence can be stressful and daunting. Whether you've been in a minor driving accident or you are facing a more serious offence, it's crucial to understand your rights and any legal proceedings. Our blog is here to explore whether you may need a solicitor or legal advice if you're facing a driving offence. To learn more about serious driving offences and how a solicitor can help, keep reading.



Types Of Driving Offence

There are minor driving offences alongside other, more serious driving offences. Read below to understand more about different types of driving offence.

Serious Offences

Serious driving offences would include offences such as:

●    Driving Under The Influence - Drink driving and driving under the influence of drugs is a serious offence. If you are pulled over while driving under the influence, you may be asked to perform a breathalyser test or a drug test. If you are over the legal limit, you may be prosecuted.

●    Excessive Speeding - Speeding 45% over the legal limit, or higher may result in prosecution.

Minor Offences

Minor offences should still be taken seriously, but they are less serious offences than major driving offences. Some examples of minor driving offences would include:

●    Low Level Speeding - Speeding that is not 45% over the speed limit, but still over the legal limit is a minor offence that will be taken seriously. Speeding charges typically result in a speed awareness course, points on your licence, or a potential fine.

●    Parking Offences - Parking offences are charges that occur if you have broken the terms of parking. This could be in a car park, failing to adhere to street parking rules etc. Parking charges will usually come with their own set of instructions for you to pay the fine. If you fail to do so, the charge may be escalated.

How Can A Traffic Solicitor Help?

Being prosecuted for a motoring charge can be stressful, but having the right legal counsel can:

●    Help you navigate the law and avoid any other charges.

●    Ensure all paperwork and documentation is handled correctly.

●    Help to provide legal advice and support throughout your case.

●    Help you secure the best possible outcome from your charge.

Lefevre Litigation: Road Traffic Lawyers For Your Case

Navigating a driving offence charge can be complicated and stressful, but without the right legal counsel, you could find yourself facing heavier charges and fines. Here at Lefevre Litigation, we offer a range of criminal law services, so that you stand the best chance in court.

To learn more about our criminal lawyers and how we operate, feel free to get in touch with our team today for more information.