Motoring Offence Solicitor Birmingham – Drink Driving, Speeding, Ban Defence

Why you need a solicitor for a motoring offence

Many people accept fixed penalties or plead guilty by post without realising they could have avoided a ban or reduced points. David Roy examines the evidence for procedural errors – for example, improperly calibrated breathalysers, failure to follow statutory procedure, or defective notices.

He also specialises in exceptional hardship arguments (to avoid a totting‑up ban) and special reasons (to avoid endorsement or disqualification, e.g., laced drinks).

Common motoring defences

• Drink driving: Challenging the accuracy of breath/blood tests, police failure to give statutory warnings, or medical conditions affecting reading.
• Speeding: Challenging the calibration of speed detection equipment, signage, or notice validity.
• No insurance: Arguing that you reasonably believed you were insured (e.g., employer’s policy).
• Totting up: Exceptional hardship to avoid a 12‑month ban (loss of job, caring responsibilities, business).

DVLA, DVSA, and licence matters

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) handles licence revocation and endorsement, including revocation on medical grounds or following accumulation of penalty points. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) deals with commercial vehicle offences and roadworthiness matters. If the DVLA revokes your licence or you receive correspondence about licence revocation, legal advice can help you understand your options, including whether there are grounds to challenge the decision. David Roy advises on motoring licence matters including totting-up disqualification and DVLA revocation cases.

Process

1. Initial advice: David reviews the summons, notice, or charge – often within 24 hours.
2. Representation: David appears at court, challenges evidence, and makes mitigation.
3. Outcome: Avoiding a ban, reducing penalty points, or securing a not guilty verdict.