by Graham Walker | Jan 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
If you think you may have been caught average speed camera, a logical question is what happens next. It is certainly one we are asked on a frequent basis, especially if a Notice of Intended Prosecution has been served. There are three possibilties – (1) in due...
by Graham Walker | Dec 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
Introduction There are certain set rules for drink driving sentences in Scotland in terms of the period of disqualification. First and most important, a person charged with drink-driving in Scotland faces a minimum mandatory 12- month disqualification from driving by...
by Graham Walker | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
The law surrounding using mobile phones while driving is in a state of flux. It is now accepted by the UK Government that the law, as it currently stands, only applies to interactive communication. So, while using mobile phones while driving to call, text, email etc...
by Graham Walker | Oct 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
[If you were charged before 25 March 2022 then the below legislation applied to your case. If your incident was AFTER 25 March 2022 you can find information on the updated legislation HERE] Driving using mobile phones has been illegal since 2003. On March 1 2017, the...
by Graham Walker | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorised
The test for exceptional hardship is important but elusive. It is important because, if established, it means a driver on 12 or more points can avoid an otherwise minimum mandatory 6 month disqualification from driving. It is elusive because each case is ultimately...