Road Traffic & Driving Offences

We have extensive experience in successfully defending clients facing penalty points, driving bans, large fines, and even possible imprisonment. If you have been accused of a motoring offence, such as drink driving, speeding, careless driving, dangerous driving, or driving without insurance, we can help.

Some offences, such as allegations of dangerous driving or those involving a death or serious injury, may need to go to the Crown Court. However, the vast majority of road traffic offences—including speeding, careless or inconsiderate driving, failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis, failing to stop after an accident, driving while disqualified, or driving without insurance—are typically dealt with in a magistrates’ court.

Whatever the offence you’re facing, we can provide expert advice and representation.

Costs Information

We provide clear costs for advice and representation at a magistrates’ court in relation to drink driving and other road traffic offences. The factors influencing costs include:

• The nature and number of alleged offences
• The plea(s) to be entered
• The circumstances of the alleged offence
• The circumstances of the client
• Whether witnesses will be required
• Whether expert reports may be needed
• The driving record of the client and any penalty points to be taken into account

We offer a range of fixed fees, based on our assessment of the complexity of your case following our initial consultation

• Low complexity £1,100 plus VAT (£1,320)
• Medium complexity £1,450 plus VAT (£1,740)
• High complexity  £1,800 plus VAT (£2,160)

All prices are correct at the time of publication – May 2025

These fees assume a guilty plea and a hearing date in Kent or East Sussex. For more serious offences handled in the Crown Court, or cases requiring a not-guilty plea and trial, separate cost estimates will be provided.

What Our Fixed Fees Cover

• Reviewing prosecution papers
• Taking your instructions face-to-face or over the phone
• Advising on plea, likely sentence, and preparation for the hearing
• Attending court to represent you

Our fixed fees Do not include:

• Attendance at further hearings (e.g., where sentencing is adjourned)
• Witness statements beyond the specified preparation time
• Obtaining medical records or expert reports
• Advice and assistance on appeals

We only act for privately funded clients and are unable to offer legal aid representation.