06 October 2014
In addition to the well know driving offences like speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol, other motoring offences although less common, can cost you dearly either in terms of points on your licence, fines or both.
David Williams is able to offer advice if you have been charged with any of these offences in Dorset, Wiltshire or Hampshire courts and provides an initial free consultation.
Examples of non-endorsable offences include:
- Having no valid MOT certificate. Maximum fine £1000.
- Failure to notify change of ownership to the DVLA. Maximum fine £1000.
- Defective exhaust/lights. Maximum fine £1000.
- Seatbelt offences. Maximum fine £500. Applies to adult or child in front seat or child in rear seat.
- Failing to use appropriate child car seat. Maximum fine of £500.
Examples of endorsable offences include:
- Defective brakes/steering/tyres. Maximum fine £2500 for each type of offence. In each case endorseable with 3 penalty points. In the case of tyres endorseable with three points for each defective tyre.
- Fail to comply with traffic sign e.g. contravening a red traffic light, stop sign, double white lines, no entry sign. Maximum fine £1000. 3 penalty points.
- Seatbelt offences. Maximum fine £500. Applies to adult or child in front seat or child in rear seat.
- Failing to use appropriate child car seat. Maximum fine of £500.
For all traffic offences please contact David Williams on 07793 055104 or david@jwlaw.co.uk.
I am situated in Ferndown, but I am happy to see clients in Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne and the surrounding and areas. Please see my Services page to see what sort offences can be defended.