Drug Driving
Legal support for when you’re facing a drug driving charge
Drug driving: advice and representation
Being caught driving under the influence of drugs is a very serious offence and could result in a custodial sentence.
Yet it is an offence that can easily be committed unknowingly, especially if it was caused as a result of consuming legal or medicinal drugs. Our motoring lawyers may be able to defend you and prevent your conviction.

Advice from our motoring lawyers
In 2015 a drug driving offence was introduced which made it possible to be prosecuted for driving whilst unfit through drugs and driving with excess drugs. This offence includes legal limits for both certain legal prescription drugs often used and illegal drugs.
If you’re pulled over by the police because they suspect you of drug driving you may be asked to undergo a Field Impairment Test to determine whether or not you are fit to drive. If you are considered to have failed this test then you will need to attend a police station for a blood test.
If you’re convicted of drug driving you will face a driving ban of at least 12 months, a criminal record and a maximum fine of £5000.
At Rothera Bray our motorist defence team are aware of the repercussions you may face for drug driving allegations. We will discuss the allegation in detail with you, including reviewing the strength of the prosecution’s case against you to decide on the most successful strategies to use for a successful defence.
Why use Rothera Bray for Drug Driving Offences?
- Our motorist defence team have considerable experience in defending drug driving claims and will assess all aspects of your case to identify issues that can lead to a successful defence.
- We can assist you whether you have just been caught drug driving, are waiting for blood test results or have been bailed back to a police station.
- In some cases we may be able to argue that your blood specimen is not reliable where we can establish that crucial parts of the police procedure have been misunderstood or overlooked.
- We can assist with charges for possession of drugs, consumption of drugs and post-driving consumption.
- We have considerable experience of representing clients in court for drug driving offences.
- We have offices across Nottingham, Leicester and Derby but we can provide advice across the country.
We have a site dedicated solely to motoring offences whilst still using the same expert transport solicitors, so if you’re looking for more information, then head over to KeepMeOnTheRoad.
If you feel you’ve read enough and want to speak to the country’s leading transport law teams, give us a call now on 03456 465 465.
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If you've been accused of drug driving, it's vitally important to get in touch with us as soon as possible. We may be able to defend you.







