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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.
At Lewis Nedas Law, our team of expert road traffic offence lawyers in London specialises in defending individuals against a wide range of motoring charges. With over 40 years of experience in the UK legal system, we understand the importance of your driving licence and the impact that a conviction can have on your daily life. Whether you are facing allegations of careless driving, drink driving, or more serious offences like causing death by dangerous driving, our criminal defence solicitors are here to provide expert advice and robust representation.
If you are facing a road traffic offence, contact us today for immediate legal guidance and to protect your driving privileges.
Road traffic law is more complex than many drivers realise. Even cases that appear straightforward can involve technical legal arguments, procedural issues and evidential weaknesses that may affect the outcome.
A prosecution may begin with:
Many people make the mistake of assuming there is no defence before obtaining legal advice. In reality, the prosecution still has to prove the allegation properly and comply with strict legal procedure.
At Lewis Nedas Law, our solicitors review every aspect of the evidence, including police conduct, witness accounts, forensic procedure, speed detection evidence, breathalyser procedure and disclosure material. We advise clients honestly on the strengths and risks within the case and prepare robust defence strategies where appropriate.
We represent clients in Magistrates’ Courts and Crown Courts throughout London and nationwide.
speeding allegations range from fixed penalty matters through to cases involving immediate disqualification. Courts will consider the recorded speed, the applicable limit, road conditions and the driver’s previous record before deciding sentence.
Our solicitors advise clients facing:
In some cases, it may be possible to challenge the prosecution evidence or argue against a driving ban. We regularly represent professionals and business owners whose livelihood depends on retaining their licence.
Drink driving offences carry serious penalties and often result in mandatory disqualification.
Depending on the circumstances, the court may impose a community order or custodial sentence.
We advise clients accused of:
Drink driving cases can involve highly technical evidence. Our solicitors carefully examine breathalyser procedure, police station process, blood and urine evidence, timing issues and whether the prosecution has complied with legal requirements.
Early legal advice is particularly important in drink driving investigations.
Drug driving prosecutions have increased significantly in recent years. These cases may involve illegal substances, prescription medication or over-the-counter medication.
A conviction can result in:
Our road traffic solicitors review laboratory evidence, blood testing procedure, continuity of samples and medical explanations that may affect the prosecution case.
Where prescription medication is involved, we can advise whether a statutory medical defence may apply.
Careless driving occurs where driving falls below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver.
Examples may include:
Although these allegations are often viewed as less serious than dangerous driving, a conviction can still lead to penalty points, disqualification and increased insurance premiums.
Our solicitors assess whether the driving behaviour genuinely meets the legal threshold for careless driving and whether the evidence supports the allegation.
Dangerous driving is one of the most serious motoring allegations dealt with by the criminal courts. 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 careful driver.
These cases often involve allegations such as:
A conviction can lead to imprisonment, lengthy disqualification and an extended re-test requirement.
Lewis Nedas Law provides strategic defence representation in both Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court dangerous driving proceedings.
Driving whilst disqualified is treated seriously by the courts and can result in further disqualification or imprisonment.
We advise clients facing allegations involving:
Our solicitors prepare mitigation carefully and advise on all available defence options.
Failing to respond to a Section 172 notice can result in six penalty points and a substantial fine.
These cases often arise where:
We advise clients on possible statutory defences and represent motorists in contested hearings where appropriate.
Cases involving fatal or serious injury allegations require immediate specialist representation.
These prosecutions are often complex and may involve:
Our criminal defence solicitors provide discreet, thorough and experienced representation in serious motoring cases carrying substantial custodial risk.
Many motoring offences result in penalty points being added to a driving licence. If a driver accumulates 12 or more penalty points within a three-year period, the court will usually impose a totting up disqualification.
The length of any ban depends on the driver’s record and previous disqualifications, but many motorists face a minimum six-month disqualification once the threshold is reached.
Common offences that may lead to penalty points include:
In some cases, drivers may be able to avoid a totting up ban by making an exceptional hardship application. The court will consider whether disqualification would cause serious hardship to others, such as family members, employees or vulnerable dependants.
Our motoring offence solicitors advise clients facing penalty point disqualification proceedings in courts across England and Wales. We also represent professionals, company directors and commercial drivers whose employment depends on retaining their licence.
Early legal advice can prevent avoidable mistakes. You should seek legal guidance before attending a police interview or responding to formal allegations.
Important evidence may include dashcam footage, CCTV, photographs, witness details, medical records and phone data. Preserving evidence early can strengthen your defence.
Our solicitors carefully examine the prosecution case, including witness statements, speed detection evidence, forensic evidence and police procedure.
We provide clear advice on likely outcomes, sentencing guidelines, defence options and whether mitigation or exceptional hardship arguments may apply.
Where appropriate, we obtain expert evidence, prepare witness statements and identify procedural or evidential weaknesses in the prosecution case.
We represent clients in Magistrates’ Courts and Crown Courts across London and throughout England and Wales.
Whether a driver can avoid disqualification depends on the nature of the offence, the available evidence and the driver’s previous record.
Certain offences carry mandatory disqualification, including many drink driving convictions. Other offences may result in discretionary bans or penalty points.
Drivers facing a totting up disqualification may be able to argue exceptional hardship. Courts will consider the wider impact a ban would have on others, including employees, family members or vulnerable dependants.
Exceptional hardship applications should be carefully prepared and supported by credible evidence.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised by Legal 500 and The Times Best Law Firms for criminal defence representation.
Clients choose our motoring offence solicitors because we provide:
We understand that a motoring allegation can affect every aspect of a client’s life. Our approach is focused, practical and aimed at securing the best available outcome.
Our road traffic lawyers act for clients throughout:
Appointments are available in person, by telephone or by video consultation.
Most drink driving convictions result in a ban. The length depends on the alcohol reading, previous convictions and the circumstances of the case.
Yes. Some speeding cases involve unreliable evidence, defective notices or procedural errors that may affect the prosecution case.
Failing to respond may result in six penalty points, a fine and increased insurance costs if convicted.
Seek legal advice immediately. Failing to respond may result in conviction and sentence without attending court.
Penalty points depend on the offence. Some offences carry 3 points, while more serious allegations may lead to 6 points or disqualification.
Possibly. Drivers may avoid a ban by proving exceptional hardship supported by credible evidence.
More serious offences usually require court attendance, including dangerous driving and drink driving allegations.
Yes. A conviction may affect employment, professional licences, insurance costs and international travel.
If you are facing investigation or prosecution for a road traffic offence, contact Lewis Nedas Law today.
Call 020 4572 1313 for immediate legal advice or complete our online contact form.
Our experienced motoring offence solicitors are ready to protect your licence, reputation and future.
