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 to apply for a provisional licence?Drink Driving
What is the likely penalty / punishment for a second drink driving offence?Driving Ban & Disqualification
I was caught driving on a provisional driving licence. What penalty do I face?Driving Licence
I was caught driving on a provisional driving licence. What penalty do I face?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
Can I be issued with a Fixed Penalty for using my mobile phone whilst stationary at traffic lights?Insurance
When should I notify my insurance company of a motoring conviction?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
My name is spelt incorrectly on a Notice of Intended Prosecution. Is it valid?Police & Procedure
My name is spelt incorrectly on a Notice of Intended Prosecution. Is it valid?Provisional & Learner Drivers
I was caught driving on a provisional driving licence. What penalty do I face?Special Reasons
Driving without insurance: Direct Debit was cancelled without my knowledge, is this a special reasons defence?Speeding Offences
The Police said I'd get a Fixed Penalty for speeding. Why have I now received a Court Summons?Summons
The Police said I'd get a Fixed Penalty for speeding. Why have I now received a Court Summons?Totting Up
Totting Up: Can I plead guilty by letter/post and have the case heard in my absence?Traffic Lights
Can I be issued with a Fixed Penalty for using my mobile phone whilst stationary at traffic lights?
