DVSA Investigations and Prosecutions
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:
- Public Inquiry hearings with the Traffic Commissioner
- Inspections of your tachograph and drivers hours’ compliance
- Interviews and questioning “under caution”
- Inspections of your operating centre and maintenance records
- Roadside stops, fixed penalties and PG9s
- Criminal prosecutions at the Magistrates and Crown Court
- Document production requests
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:
- Represent you and your business at your Public Inquiry hearing with the Traffic Commissioner
- Represent your professional drivers at any Driver Conduct hearings
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Natalie Abbott
Partner & Head of Employment
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 & 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
Barrister & Senior Associate
Olivia Maginn is a transport and motoring law specialist at our Lace Market, Nottingham office.

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

Chelsey Sewell
Managing 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.

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.

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