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Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026Â Â /Â The Time Best Law Firms 2026Â /Â 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 for immediate legal advice.
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Early advice
Many 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:
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.
Our expertise
Speeding allegations range from fixed penalty notices through to cases where immediate disqualification is being considered.
We advise clients facing:
Potential issues can include:
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:
We represent clients accused of:
Drink driving prosecutions frequently involve technical legal issues concerning:
Early legal advice is particularly important in these cases.
Drug driving prosecutions have increased significantly in recent years.
Cases may involve:
Potential issues may include:
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:
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:
Allegations frequently involve:
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:
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:
We advise clients facing allegations involving:
Failing to comply with a Section 172 request may result in:
Potential defences may arise where:
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:
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.
What to expect
Early advice can help avoid mistakes and protect your position.
Important evidence may include:
We examine:
We advise on:
We provide representation in Magistrates’ Courts and Crown Courts throughout London and England & Wales.
Why Lewis Nedas Law
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:
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.
Where we appear
Our solicitors regularly represent motorists appearing before courts throughout London including:
We also represent clients throughout England and Wales.
Common questions
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.
Possibly. Drivers facing a totting up disqualification may be able to avoid a ban by making a successful exceptional hardship application.
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.
Speak with a specialist
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.
Call 020 7870 2736 today or complete our online enquiry form for immediate assistance.
No obligation / Completely confidential / Available 24 hours a day
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.
This 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.
