Road Traffic Allegations
As a leading road traffic solicitor in Oxford, we provide specialist legal representation for all road traffic offences, offering clear advice and strong advocacy from the outset.
Road Traffic Allegations
Many clients who come to us have previously been instructed by large national firms and felt let down by the lack of genuine expertise or personal care they were promised. We understand how stressful and overwhelming this situation can be, and our role is to guide you through it with honesty, clarity, and unwavering support.
Our advice is grounded in reality, focused on what will genuinely help you, and delivered with the level of care every client deserves. We work on a competitive fixed fee basis, so you always know where you stand.
Although instructing a solicitor is an important investment, having a specialist drink-driving lawyer supporting you can make a meaningful difference to both your case and your peace of mind. In many situations, the cost of proper representation is far lower than the long-term financial and personal impact of a lengthy disqualification, higher insurance premiums, or the potential effect on your job and day-to-day life.
How We Can Help
Free initial consultation – Early guidance on potential penalties and options to challenge the allegation.
Specialist drink and drug driving advice – We assess whether you have a defence, whether the law has been applied correctly, and whether any special reasons may reduce the sentence.
Transparent fixed‑fee pricing – Includes obtaining and reviewing evidence, preparing your case, advising you on the legal issues, and attending court.
Remote consultations available – Speak to us without needing to attend our office.
Clear, honest, tailored advice – Straightforward guidance based on your individual circumstances.
Our Experience with Road Traffic Cases
We represent clients from the earliest stage of a police investigation through to hearings in the Magistrates’ Court, Youth Court, Crown Court, and Court of Appeal.
Driving or attempting to drive while over the legal limit
Being in charge of a vehicle while intoxicated
Failing to provide a specimen (breath, blood, or urine)
Causing serious injury or death by driving under the influence
Drug driving, including combined alcohol and drug cases
Driving without insurance
Speeding offences
Disqualification under the totting‑up provisions
Drink or Drug Driving Convictions
Drink or drug driving offences carry a mandatory driving disqualification. The length of the ban depends on factors such as the reading, previous convictions, and any aggravating features.
Our specialist representation includes:
Reviewing evidence and police procedures
Examining breathalyser or toxicology results
Identifying technical or procedural defences
Considering mitigating factors
Building a strong defence or securing the best possible outcome
Defences and Special Reasons
We can advise on a wide range of potential defences and special reasons arguments, including:
Trypanophobia – genuine fear of needles affecting the ability to provide a blood sample
Parasomnia – such as sleepwalking, impacting awareness or control
Post‑consumption / “hip‑flask” defence – alcohol consumed after driving rather than before
Shortness of distance driven – where the driving was minimal and posed limited risk
We also prepare submissions inviting the court to impose a disqualification below the usual sentencing guidelines where the circumstances justify it.
Exceptional Hardship Allocations
If you are at risk of disqualification due to accumulating 12 or more penalty points, we can present an exceptional hardship application to help you retain your driving licence.
New Drivers
For drivers within their first two years, we can argue for a short period of disqualification instead of penalty points, helping to avoid automatic licence revocation and the requirement to retake the driving test.
Your First Court Hearing
We usually begin with a telephone consultation (or an in‑person meeting if you are local). This initial advice is free and without obligation.
Once we understand your case, we will advise whether:
You have a defence
There are special reasons that may reduce the penalty
Any technical or procedural issues may affect the prosecution
If a guilty plea is appropriate, we will explain how to minimise the sentence and present your case effectively to the court.
Our Fees
Standard fixed fee: £700
Our standard fee for a straightforward guilty plea. Inc VAT.
Service Includes:
Reviewing prosecution evidence
Advising on the legal issues
Preparing your case
Attending a half‑day hearing
Excludes:
Expert reports
Witness statements
Appeals
Important Note on Expert Fees:
If expert evidence is required (e.g., toxicologists, medical experts, or drink/drug driving specialists), we will seek your approval before instructing them. Expert fees typically range from £1,000 to £3,000 including VAT.
Ready to Defence Your Licence?
Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our road traffic specialists.