Areas of Expertise
Motoring Offences
Keep your licence. Protect your record. Act early. From Notices of Intended Prosecution to dangerous driving and causing death prosecutions — we act across the full spectrum.
Why timing decides outcome
More Than a Routine Case
Motoring offences are among the most commonly prosecuted offences in England and Wales — but they are often underestimated. Penalty points, disqualification, fines, increased insurance premiums, loss of employment, and in serious cases imprisonment can all follow.
We approach every motoring case with the same discipline we apply in serious criminal defence work. We analyse the evidence in detail, identify weaknesses early, and build a defence tailored to your circumstances — focused on protecting your licence wherever possible.
Our services
All Driving Offences Covered
From fixed penalty disputes through to Crown Court prosecutions — every case is fact-specific and demands a tailored approach.
- Speeding — including high-speed and motorway cases
- Drink driving — excess alcohol and failure to provide a specimen
- Dangerous driving and careless driving
- Driving without insurance or otherwise than in accordance with a licence
- Mobile phone and construction & use offences
- Totting up disqualification (12+ points) and exceptional hardship applications
- Failing to identify the driver (s.172 Road Traffic Act 1988)
- Drug driving — cannabis, cocaine and prescription medication
- Causing serious injury or death by dangerous or careless driving
- Driving whilst disqualified
- Failing to stop or report an accident
Why Chess Law
Why Chess Law Solicitors for Motoring Defence
Exceptional hardship — properly prepared
Technical scrutiny of evidence
Dangerous driving — defence built for a jury
Serious cases — death and serious injury
Continuity from advice to advocacy
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I automatically get points for a driving offence?
Yes, in some cases. This may involve challenging the prosecution case or presenting an exceptional hardship application.
Can I avoid a driving ban?
12 points within 3 years usually results in disqualification, but this can be avoided in appropriate cases through an exceptional hardship application.
How many points before I lose my licence?
Yes — for serious offences such as dangerous driving, causing death, or driving whilst disqualified.
Can I go to prison for a motoring offence?
If your licence, livelihood, or freedom is at risk, specialist representation can make a significant difference to the outcome.
Do I need a solicitor for a motoring offence?
Act immediately. There are strict time limits for responding, and early advice can affect the outcome of any subsequent prosecution.
I have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution. What should I do?
Yes. We examine whether the stop was lawful, whether proper procedure was followed at the roadside and police station, and whether samples were handled correctly.
What is the drink drive rehabilitation course?
On conviction the court may offer a course that reduces the period of disqualification on successful completion. We advise on eligibility.
Speak to us now.
If you are facing a motoring offence, do not leave it to chance. Early advice can be the difference between keeping and losing your licence.
