At Rothera Bray, our transport and regulatory lawyers have years of experience representing transport businesses and individuals undergoing regulatory investigation and prosecution by the DVSA. We are one of the few leading law firms that specialise in this niche area of law.

We provide a truly nationwide service, with clients including:

  • Goods vehicle (HGV) and passenger transport (PSV) operator licence holders
  • Standard national, standard international, and restricted operator licence holders
  • Company directors
  • Transport managers
  • Professional drivers

We will work closely with you and your businesses at every stage of a DVSA investigation, including:

We offer free initial consultations and fixed fees. Call us today on 03456 465 465.

Our approach

Undergoing a DVSA regulatory or criminal investigation can be an extremely stressful process. In many cases it can bring to light compliance failings of which the directors of the business were wholly unaware. Fast, effective action at an early stage can have a significant positive impact on the outcome.

Our transport solicitors will work closely with you to help navigate the road transport and operator licensing regulatory regime. We understand the damaging impact a Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry or a criminal prosecution can have on your business, your reputation and your livelihood.

Offences and infringements

Common offences and infringements that can arise from DVSA investigations include:

  • Drivers’ hours and tachograph offences
  • Vehicle maintenance failings and PG9s
  • Failing to keep proper records
  • Operating from an unauthorised operating centre
  • Changing maintenance provider without informing the Traffic Commissioner
  • Overloading or insecure load offences

Legal representation at every stage of the investigation

Our road transport lawyers will work closely with you throughout every stage of the investigatory process to get the best outcome possible. The typical stages of a DVSA investigation are:

Early Investigation

At the early DVSA investigation stage we will:

  • Liaise directly with the DVSA Traffic or Vehicle Examiner to seek further information about the investigation and to try resolve issues
  • Represent you during any interview under caution and seek prior information about the questions that will be asked
  • Identify any compliance failings with your business and help you to rectify them going forward

Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiries

If compliance failings or offences come to light as a result of the investigation, the matter will usually be referred up to the Traffic Commissioner for a Public Inquiry. We will:

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Anton Balkitis, Partner in Rothera Bray's Motoring and Transport Law department

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Natalie Abbott, Employment Law Partner at Rothera Bray

Natalie Abbott

Partner

Natalie works in our Nottingham office. She is a Partner and Employment Law specialist with over 10 years’ experience representing both businesses and individuals across a range of employment services including settlement agreements, discrimination, dismissals and redundancy.

Anton Balkitis, Partner in Rothera Bray's Motoring and Transport Law department

Anton Balkitis

Partner & Head of Transport

Anton Balkitis leads the Transport Law team and is a nationally recognised Transport and Motoring Law specialist at Nottingham-based law firm Rothera Bray Solicitors.

Olivia Maginn, Transport and Motoring Barrister at Rothera Bray Solicitors

Olivia Maginn

Barrister & Senior Associate

Olivia Maginn is a transport and motoring law specialist at our Lace Market, Nottingham office.

Georgina Power

Georgina Power

Solicitor

Georgina Power is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Transport team and is based at our Lace Market office in Nottingham city centre.

Aleksandra Chrusciel

Aleksandra Chrusciel

Paralegal

Aleksandra Chrusciel is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Transport department and is based at our Nottingham office.

Rebeca Large-Rodriguez, Paralegal in Rothera Bray's Commercial Property team

Rebeca Large-Rodriguez

Paralegal

Rebeca Large-Rodriguez is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Transport and Motorist Offence department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Chelsea Sewell is a transport paralegal at Rothera Bray

Chelsey Sewell

Paralegal

Chelsey Sewell is a paralegal in Rothera Bray’s transport and motorist offence department and is based at our Nottingham Lace Market office in the city centre.

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