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Speeding Solicitors

Solicitors for protecting your licence and livelihood

Speeding offence solicitors

If you are caught speeding in the UK then you are breaking the law.

By just accepting the speeding allegation you could end up receiving unnecessary points on your licence, a disqualification through totting up or even a charge for dangerous driving.

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Our Motoring Defence team have considerable experience in challenging speeding offences on behalf of clients and appealing cases where a client has already been convicted

I have a speeding ticket; what happens next?

Generally speaking, the punishment you receive for speeding will depend on the severity of the offence.

You will usually receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution which you have to respond to within 28 days stating who was driving the vehicle at the time of the road traffic offence. You may then either be offered a speed awareness course or issued a Fixed Penalty Notice of three penalty points and a minimum £100 fine.

However, if you accumulate more than 12 points within a three year period you will be automatically disqualified from driving. In other words, your licence will be suspended and you will have a driving ban.

Current speed limits in the UK are 20mph or 30mph in built-up areas; 60mph on single carriageways; and 70mph on dual carriage and motorways. Depending on the type and level of speeding driving offence you have committed, an endorsement code and a number of penalty points will be put on your driving record for four years. These include:

SP10 – exceeding goods vehicle speed limits; 3-6 points

SP20 – exceeding the speed limit for the type of vehicle (excludes goods or passenger vehicles); 3-6 points

SP30 – exceeding the statutory speed limit on a public road; 3-6 points

SP40 – exceeding passenger vehicle speed limit; 3-6 points

SP50 – exceeding the speed limit on a motorway; 3-6 points

Can I challenge a speeding ticket?

There are reasons that you could challenge a speeding ticket. Common reasons for challenging them include:

  • you were not the driver of the car
  • the speed limit sign was missing
  • the speed limit sign was incorrect or not visible
  • the car was stolen

It’s also important to know what reasons cannot be used to challenge a speeding ticket. Factors like typing mistakes or misspellings on the Notice of Intended Prosecution and not being aware you were speeding cannot be used for defence.

I already have points on my licence, what should I do?

If you already have 6 or 9 active points on your licence then you could be at risk of being disqualified from driving.

Once a person accumulates 12 points the Court will impose a ‘Penalty Points Driving Ban’. This driving ban will be for a period of at least 6 months.

Receiving a ban from driving could have a significant impact on your life. You might be unable to drive your family around, or a ban could make it more difficult to get to work. If driving is related to your occupation, you could also be at risk of losing your job.

In some situations, you may be able to enter an Exceptional Hardship Application. This is a legal argument submitted to the Court that could reduce or prevent your disqualification.

There is no set list of what is considered an exceptional hardship. However, simply suffering hardship as a result of disqualification is not an adequate enough argument.

For example, whilst you may suffer hardship from losing a job because of your disqualification, this is not considered exceptional hardship. However, should you lose your job from disqualification and you are the sole financial provider for your household, this may be considered an exceptional hardship.

Our motoring solicitors can help you put together an Exceptional Hardship Application. If you already have points on your licence and are facing disqualification, it could be beneficial to you to get in contact with us for a free initial consultation.

Speeding can cause you to lose your licence if you reach the points limit

Should I get a solicitor for speeding?

Punishments for speeding offences usually fall into at least one of four different types:

  • fines
  • penalty points added to a licence
  • disqualification from driving
  • imprisonment

The majority of speeding offences are typically covered by fines or penalty points. In these, mainly minor, cases, seeking legal advice is probably not needed.

However, if a speeding offence could result in disqualification from driving or imprisonment, seeking legal advice could be beneficial. In these circumstances, solicitors could help you form a defence or show extenuating circumstances to help prevent disqualification or imprisonment.

 

Motoring and transport law team

Why should you use Rothera Bray for speeding offences?

At Rothera Bray our motoring defence team have considerable experience in challenging speeding offences on behalf of clients and appealing cases where a client has already been convicted.

We have a website dedicated solely to Motoring Offences whilst still using the same expert solicitors. So if you’re looking for more information about types of road traffic offences then head over to KeepMeOnTheRoad.

For each case, we will assess your situation to best advise you on how to defend your speeding offence or get a reduced punishment. This could save your licence.

  • You will be assigned a dedicated solicitor who will handle your matter from start to finish
  • We will discuss the circumstances of your offence in detail with you to decide on the best approach, whether that’s defending your case or aiming to keep any sentence to a minimum
  • We can meet with you in person or communicate with you via phone or email
  • Where we are unable to represent you in court ourselves, we will brief your case to a well-known and trusted barrister or advocate. We can also visit you in police stations.
  • Clients all over the UK can be represented by us
  • Free initial consultations can be claimed
  • Out of hours service is possible
  • If you contest the charge at court we can advise and guide you through the court process
  • We may be able to help you defend a charge even where there is evidence against you, such as being caught by a speed camera or police officer radar

If you want to speak to one of the country’s leading motoring law teams, give us a call now on 03456 465 465.

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Next steps

Depending on the circumstances of your speeding offence, then your next steps will be different.

If the speeding offence was minor, or the punishment is a fine and/or penalty points that will not result in disqualification, then you may decide to accept the punishment.

If you believe you have grounds to challenge the speeding ticket, for example, you were not driving the vehicle or the speed limit signage was missing, you are entitled to take the case to Magistrates Court.

During the trial, the prosecution will need to prove that you were driving the vehicle and that you were driving above the speed limit. It should be noted that if you are found guilty at trial, then your punishment could be more severe. For this reason, if you are intending to challenge a speeding ticket, it is worthwhile to seek legal advice before you take your case to court.

Finally, if it is likely that your speeding offence could result in disqualification or imprisonment, then seeking legal advice could help reduce the severity of your punishment.

Free initial consultations are available with our motoring solicitors. In these sessions, our team will ask questions to understand the details and circumstances of your case. We may also be able to recommend if you have a legal case. Finally, we will also be able to inform you of what steps to take next and payment options that may suit you.

Arrange your free initial consultation by calling us on 03456 465 465 or completing our enquiry form.

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Our motoring offences solicitors

September 22, 2026
I had Chelsey and Anton representation on case and the outcome was even better than anticipated. Super helpful, knowledgeable and professional. Could not recommend this firm and them specifically enough!
- Farida
August 17, 2026
Handled my case with compassion, clarity and efficiency. Having never been served a prosecution notice, in entirely unexpected circumstances, I feared the worst. Reassurance was delivered immediately. My solicitor, Olivia was a class act the whole way and Chelsey coordinated the process never missing a beat, communicating effectively throughout. I felt supported and the outcome of my court hearing has ensured that I can continue to drive.
- Jake Tyers
August 14, 2026
Excellent service. Rothera Bray recently represented me in court for a driving offence and their service was second to none. Everyone that dealt with me, namely Chelsey, Georgina and especially Anton in court , were absolutely amazing. I also extend this to those working behind the scenes. They were friendly, compassionate and very understanding and at a time when I was feeling somewhat overwhelmed by everything they really put me at ease. The outcome was excellent for me following Anton's representation. I was so happy , I can't thank you enough. I highly recommend Rothera Bray and wouldn't hesitate to use them again, although I am NOT planning on finding myself in a similar situation EVER again! I couldn't have wished or hoped for a better service. Gold star. :) Thank you! X
- Rupert
July 15, 2026
I engaged Rothera Bray for a motoring matter. They were professional, fair, honest and competent throughout - having spoken with a few other law firms, it was a very easy choice to go with them and I’m delighted that I did. Chelsey and Rebeca did an excellent job, gathering information and helping to focus on what mattered most. Anton was superb, putting me at ease “on the day”. He showed his expertise and command throughout and achieved a great outcome. Very grateful to the whole team and highly recommend.
- Danny C
July 6, 2026
I cannot thank Chelsey and the team at Rothera Bray LLP enough for their outstanding support. We were facing a highly stressful motoring matter involving a Section 172 allegation alongside a speeding offence, which originally arose because we never received the initial NIP / request to provide driver details in the post. Chelsey was incredibly efficient, swift and proactive. Thanks to her exceptional legal expertise, she acted immediately to negotiate with the Prosecution, successfully getting the Section 172 charge completely withdrawn before the court date. She resolved the speeding offence smoothly without requiring our personal attendance in Court and secured an incredibly favourable outcome (minimum penalty points and zero prosecution costs). Her communication was clear, fast, and deeply reassuring throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Chelsey and her firm to anyone who requires legal assistance with motoring matters.
- W Cheng
July 1, 2026
Anton, Rebeca & Chelsey have been excellent from start to finish. Professional and reliable at all stages, handling everything with care and attention to detail. Nothing has been any trouble and are fast to respond to any queries. Extremely knowledgeable in their field and without a doubt would recommend to anyone.
- Jessica Cousins
June 15, 2026
This firm is awesome, they delt with everything quickly, and professionally. Georgina Power was amazing, will definitely be using them again.
- Andy Flint
April 30, 2026
Rothera Bray put a strong hardship case for me successfully. I would like to give a personal thanks to Anton who was kind, approachable and I was impressed with his professionalism. If you want a lawyer who will work your behalf to get the best result then look no further. I can not thank them enough.
- Chris H
April 30, 2026
I recently instructed Rothera Bray Solicitors for a totting up/exceptional hardship case and cannot praise them highly enough. Despite some delays and inconsistencies on my part during case preparation, they remained professional, patient, and thorough throughout. The solicitor expertly presented my circumstances to the Magistrates, resulting in a finding of exceptional hardship and no disqualification despite reaching 12 points. This outcome has protected my employment and family responsibilities. Their communication was clear, their advice was sound, and their representation in court was excellent. I'm extremely grateful for their work during what was an incredibly stressful time. Would absolutely recommend to anyone facing similar circumstances.
- Terence
April 30, 2026
Rothera Bray solicitors helped me keep my licence. From start to finish they were absolutely brilliant. The solicitor they sent to court with me was brilliant. And I can’t thank them enough. I gave 5 stars, I would of gave 10 if possible!
- Steve Yeomans
April 28, 2026
Rothera Bray were extremely professional and employed great communication throughout the process. They talked me through the possible scenarios and what the potential outcomes might be. Both the Paralegals and the Solicitor were clear and concise during their representation and achieved the best outcome I could've hoped for. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
- AC
January 23, 2026
I recently had a legal issue I needed assistance with and was told of Rothera Bray by an acquaintance. From my very first conversation with a very pleasant lady called Rebeca, my mind was put at ease. Further along the line I was then in conversations with Chelsey, who too was great. Very professional and informative. I was kept up to date on a daily basis and the two people I mentioned truly made a terrible time, very manageable. I cannot recommend Rothera Bray solicitors enough.
- Ben Pitcher
January 19, 2026
We recently had a hearing with the TC. Originally we were not going to appoint a representative but last minute decided to do so. We were recommended Georgina Power of Rothera Bay Solicitors who I initially contacted to make enquiries. As soon as I spoke to her I knew straight away she would advise and help us to the best of her ability and that she certainly did. In a very short timeframe Georgina took ownership of all documentation which took a lot of pressure off us, never in the past had we dealt with such proceedings. Then she communicated via email and then arranged a teams meeting. On the day of the hearing we met and Georgina made us feel relaxed and confident going into the hearing. Georgina helped us get the result we needed and we were able to continue with our license. I cannot speak highly enough of Georgina and the firm. All emails were answered promptly and any question were always addressed. If there was a score to be had above excellent I would 100% give it. Thankyou so much Georgina.
- Anonymous
January 15, 2026
I was put in contact with Georgina Power at Rothera Bray Solicitors following our request to attend an STL (Senior Team Leader meeting with the Traffic Commissioner). From the first conversation I was made to feel comfortable with both the professionalism along with the knowledge/experience to deal with our case. Throughout the process we were guided/advised in all area's along with the required expectations, a witness statement was prepared along with the required supporting evidence in advance of our case. At the STL meeting we were supported by Georgina verbally and on the back of this a positive outcome was achieved.
- G Barker
January 15, 2026
I have been working with VUS Ltd for almost a year now following a DVSA Stop and subsequent MIVR they were recently summoned to an STL Meeting at The Office of Traffic Commissioner, I advised the MD of VUS that it would be advisable to get a specialist Transport Solicitor on board to assist with this matter. I always give the names of 2 different Solicitors to my client one being Georgina Power who I had worked with on a PI for Woodspace Ltd (t/a C Dart). Thank you again to Georgina who did a very professional job and I will contact her again when I need to.
- Peter Adams - Transport Manger
November 10, 2025
I would like to send a big shout out to Anton Balkitis at Rothera Bray. Appearing at Court for me and handling the judges, knowing what to say and how to say it, is not something I could have done on my own. It felt good to have someone on my side that really knew their stuff. I highly recommend for anyone who needs a helping hand and wants the best outcome at Court.
- Ryan