Speeding

A conviction for speeding carries at least 3 penalty points, mainly depending on how fast you were going. The maximum penalty is 6 points or even disqualification in extreme cases. In addition, if you reach 12 points you are at risk of disqualification under the totting-up system.

The Police use various speed detection devices, including gatso and other speed cameras, which are usually reliable, but not always. Some of these devices, for instance Vascar, are manually operated and can be successfully challenged if the Police cannot prove that they were correctly operated and calibrated. We will carefully check the prosecution evidence and advise you about any possible defences.

In one recent case we represented a client accused of speeding, at 130 mph, on the M25 in Essex. If convicted, he faced a lengthy ban and almost certain loss of livelihood.  Both police officers claimed that the speedometer on their patrol car had been properly calibrated. At the trial, searching cross-examination by Richard Silver revealed that the prosecution could not prove proper calibration. As a result the case was thrown out. Not only was our client acquitted, but also the Court agreed to pay his legal costs.

In addition, the speed limit you have been accused of breaking may not actually be in force. Again, we can check and advise you.

We can also help if you are at risk of a penalty points disqualification (totting-up).

We have a great deal of experience of these cases and if required, we can represent you in any Court in England or Wales. Talk to us first. An initial consultation is free and we may be help you avoid points or even save your licence.