Tag Archives: penalty points
What Are the Laws on Electric Scooters? What Do I Do if I Have Been Charged with an Offence on an Electric Scooter?
You are allowed to own an electric scooter- but there are limitations. You can own, rent, hire, buy and sell electric scooters. You can ride these on private land. It is not legal to ride privately owned e-scooters on public roads, cycle paths or pavements. If you ride an […]
Speed Awareness Course Instead of Penalty Points?
The majority of low level motoring offences are dealt with out of Court, but when many drivers are first warned that an offence has been detected, they are confused as to how their offence will be dealt with. The police (and other prosecution agencies such as DVSA) have a number […]
Single Justice Procedure Notice
What is a Single Justice Procedure Notice? The most common way for a motorist to be notified that they have been prosecuted for a driving offence is through the Single Justice Procedure. You will receive a pack through the post advising you of the offence details and how to respond. […]
How to Avoid Penalty Points
Read our motoring solicitor’s top tips to avoid having penalty points added to your licence For most drivers, their licence and ability to drive is a lifeline. It is necessary for the commute, the school run, the weekly shop, family visits and it would cause devastating effects if it […]
Know your speed limits
Most drivers believe that they understand speed limits but in reality they have not taken the time to refresh their knowledge since passing their test. For low level first time offenders, a speed awareness course will be offered. This is largely made up of teaching drivers how to […]
