Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 / The Time Best Law Firms 2026 / 40+ Years of Expert Legal Practice in London
Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 / The Time Best Law Firms 2026 / 40+ Years of Expert Legal Practice in London
Our criminal law solicitors specialise in defending road traffic offences.
If you have been accused of a motoring offence, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity can make a significant difference to the outcome of your case.
At Lewis Nedas Law, our experienced motoring offence solicitors defend clients facing the full range of road traffic prosecutions, from speeding offences and drink driving allegations through to dangerous driving and fatal road traffic cases.
Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026, our criminal defence team has more than 40 years of experience representing motorists before Magistrates' Courts and Crown Courts throughout London and England & Wales.
Road traffic cases are supervised by experienced criminal defence solicitors Jeffrey Lewis and Keith Wood, who regularly advise clients facing investigations, prosecutions, driving disqualifications and serious motoring allegations.
Whether you are concerned about losing your driving licence, accumulating penalty points, facing a totting up disqualification or defending a serious allegation carrying the risk of imprisonment, our specialist road traffic lawyers can help.
Call 020 7870 2736 Make a Confidential EnquiryMany motorists assume that once they receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution, court summons or police interview request, there is little they can do to challenge the allegation.
In reality, road traffic prosecutions often involve technical legal issues concerning:
Police procedure
Speed detection evidence
Section 172 notices
Disclosure obligations
Breathalyser procedure
Blood and urine analysis
Witness evidence
Vehicle identification
Forensic investigations
Even where the evidence initially appears strong, a careful review of the prosecution case may reveal procedural or evidential weaknesses capable of affecting the outcome. Early legal advice often helps preserve evidence, avoid unnecessary admissions and identify potential defence strategies.
Speeding allegations range from fixed penalty notices through to cases where immediate disqualification is being considered. We advise clients facing:
Speed camera prosecutions
Average speed camera allegations
Mobile speed enforcement cases
Motorway speeding offences
Excessive speed allegations
Totting up proceedings
Exceptional hardship hearings
Potential issues can include:
Incorrect vehicle identification
Defective Notices of Intended Prosecution
Speed detection errors
Calibration concerns
Operator errors
Section 172 procedural issues
Our solicitors carefully assess the evidence and advise whether a challenge may be available or whether mitigation can reduce the impact of any penalty.
Drink driving remains one of the most frequently prosecuted motoring offences in England and Wales. A conviction may result in:
Mandatory disqualification
A criminal record
Significant fines
Community orders
Imprisonment in serious cases
We represent clients accused of:
Driving with excess alcohol
Failing to provide a specimen
Being in charge of a vehicle whilst over the limit
Repeat drink driving offences
Drink driving prosecutions frequently involve technical legal issues concerning:
Breathalyser procedure
Blood testing evidence
Urine specimen procedure
Timing issues
Police station procedure
Continuity of evidence
Early legal advice is particularly important in these cases.
Drug driving prosecutions have increased significantly in recent years. Cases may involve:
Cannabis
Cocaine
Prescription medication
Medical treatment drugs
Over-the-counter medication
Potential issues may include:
Laboratory analysis
Blood sample procedure
Continuity of evidence
Medical explanations
Statutory medical defences
Our solicitors review all scientific evidence and work alongside independent experts where appropriate.
Careless driving occurs where driving falls below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver. Examples include:
Minor collisions
Tailgating
Poor observation
Lane discipline issues
Misjudged manoeuvres
Undertaking
Although often viewed as less serious than dangerous driving, a conviction can still lead to penalty points, disqualification and increased insurance costs.
Dangerous driving is among the most serious motoring offences prosecuted before the criminal courts. To secure a conviction, the prosecution must prove that the standard of driving fell far below that expected of a competent and careful driver, and that the danger would have been obvious to a competent and careful driver.
Allegations frequently involve:
Excessive speed
Street racing
Mobile phone use
Aggressive driving
Police pursuits
Serious collisions
A conviction can lead to imprisonment, lengthy disqualification and an extended re-test requirement. Our solicitors provide strategic defence representation throughout both Magistrates' Court and Crown Court proceedings.
Cases involving fatalities or serious injury require immediate specialist legal representation. Investigations often involve:
Collision reconstruction evidence
Forensic experts
Vehicle examinations
Mobile phone analysis
CCTV footage
Witness evidence
Lewis Nedas Law provides discreet and robust representation in serious road traffic cases carrying substantial custodial risk.
Driving whilst disqualified is treated seriously by the courts and can result in further disqualification, community penalties and imprisonment. We advise clients facing allegations involving:
Alleged knowledge of disqualification
Insurance-related issues
Emergency circumstances
Linked road traffic offences
Failing to comply with a Section 172 request may result in six penalty points, significant fines and increased insurance costs. Potential defences may arise where:
The notice was not received
The registered keeper changed address
Multiple drivers were possible
Reasonable diligence was exercised
These cases are often more complex than many motorists realise.
If a driver accumulates 12 or more penalty points within a three-year period, the court will usually impose a driving ban. For many professionals, business owners and commercial drivers, losing a licence can have serious consequences.
Exceptional hardship applications allow motorists to ask the court not to impose a totting up disqualification. The court may consider:
Impact on employees
Impact on family members
Caring responsibilities
Business consequences
Wider public interest factors
Successful applications require careful preparation and credible supporting evidence. Jeffrey Lewis and Keith Wood regularly advise motorists facing exceptional hardship proceedings before courts throughout London and England & Wales.
Early advice can help avoid mistakes and protect your position.
Important evidence may include:
Dashcam footage
CCTV
Witness details
Photographs
Medical records
Phone records
We examine:
Witness statements
Police evidence
Scientific evidence
Speed detection records
Procedural compliance
We advise on:
Defence options
Plea decisions
Sentencing guidelines
Exceptional hardship arguments
Special reasons arguments
We provide representation in Magistrates' Courts and Crown Courts throughout London and England & Wales.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026. Our motoring offence team includes experienced criminal defence solicitors Jeffrey Lewis and Keith Wood, who have extensive experience representing clients facing road traffic prosecutions ranging from speeding allegations and drink driving charges through to dangerous driving and fatal road traffic investigations.
Clients choose Lewis Nedas Law because of our:
More than 40 years of criminal defence experience
Recognition by Legal 500 and The Times Best Law Firms
Specialist expertise in road traffic law
Strategic case preparation
Strong courtroom advocacy
Responsive client service
Representation throughout London and nationwide
We understand that a driving licence is often essential for employment, family commitments and everyday life. Our focus is always on achieving the best available outcome for our clients.
Our solicitors regularly represent motorists appearing before courts throughout London including:
Westminster Magistrates' Court
Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court
Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court
Uxbridge Magistrates' Court
Willesden Magistrates' Court
Thames Magistrates' Court
We also represent clients throughout England and Wales.
Most drink driving convictions result in a driving ban. The length depends upon the alcohol reading and circumstances of the case.
Yes. Some speeding prosecutions involve procedural, technical or evidential issues capable of affecting the prosecution case.
You should seek legal advice immediately. Strict deadlines apply.
Failure to respond may result in six penalty points and a substantial fine.
Possibly. Some motorists can avoid disqualification through a successful exceptional hardship application.
Yes. Convictions can affect employment, professional licences, insurance premiums and travel opportunities.
Some offences can be dealt with by fixed penalty or Single Justice Procedure. More serious allegations usually require attendance at court.
Legal fees depend on the nature and complexity of the case. We provide clear advice on likely costs and available representation options at the outset.
You should seek legal advice as soon as you become aware of an investigation, receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution, or are asked to attend a police interview.
A Notice of Intended Prosecution is a formal notice informing a motorist that a road traffic offence may be prosecuted. Strict deadlines apply.
Most motorists must respond within 28 days. Failure to do so can result in six penalty points and a fine.
Careless driving involves driving below the expected standard. Dangerous driving requires the prosecution to prove the driving fell far below that standard.
Yes. Certain offences, including dangerous driving and causing death by dangerous driving, can result in imprisonment.
Many motoring offences result in a criminal conviction and may form part of your criminal record.
Yes. Some prescription medications can lead to a drug driving allegation. A statutory medical defence may be available in certain circumstances.
If you are facing investigation or prosecution for a motoring offence, obtain specialist legal advice as early as possible. Lewis Nedas Law provides strategic representation in cases ranging from speeding allegations and drink driving charges through to dangerous driving and fatal road traffic prosecutions.
Road Traffic and Motoring Offence cases at Lewis Nedas Law are led by Jeffrey Lewis and Keith Wood, experienced criminal defence solicitors with extensive experience representing clients in motoring offence investigations and prosecutions throughout London and England & Wales.
Call 020 7870 2736 today or complete our online enquiry form for immediate assistance.
Call 020 7870 2736 Arrange a Confidential ConsultationThis page provides general information regarding motoring offences and road traffic law in England and Wales. It is not intended to constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice tailored to your individual circumstances.
