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Road Traffic Offences in Scotland

There are many known road traffic offences in Scotland, and our law firm is here to guide you through them. Being charged with any of them can have a detrimental effect on you and your livelihood. When people think of a driving charge then, they might think about dangerous driving or driving under the influence of alcohol however, there are several road traffic offences, such as:  –

  • Speeding
  • Dangerous driving
  • Death by Dangerous Driving
  • Driving under the influence of drink or drugs
  • Driving Uninsured
  • Driving while using a mobile phone
  • Driving without due care and attention (careless driving)
  • Failing to provide an evidential specimen
  • Motoring fraud
  • Speeding and other traffic offences
  • Totting Up Bans
  • Careless driving
  • Careless drunk driving
  • Drunk driving
  • Drunk and in charge of a vehicle
  • Unfit to drive through drink or drugs
  • Refusal to give a breath/blood specimen
  • Driving without a valid licence
  • Driving without insurance

Contact our Road Traffic Solicitors in Glasgow 

Based in Glasgow, our experience in road traffic legislation and great court abilities have earned us a solid track record and a reputation that stretches from the Orkney and Shetland Isles to Dumfries and Campbeltown.

We provide personalised personal service and keep you updated throughout your case. We will thoroughly research and prepare your case, employing Scotland’s top expert witnesses as needed, to ensure that you have the best chance of retaining your driving license.

Contact Criminal Defence Lawyer Scotland’s Expert Criminal Defence Lawyers

Criminal Defence Lawyers Scotland provides a service of the highest possible quality to all of its clients, regardless of whether the case is supported privately or through legal aid. It is possible to guarantee that clients will receive complete confidentiality and discretion.

Our law firm is located in a convenient location close to the city heart of Glasgow, but we have operations throughout Scotland to assist clients with road traffic law issues. The company provides a service that is available around the clock, every day of the year, for clients who are in the custody of the police.

Please take note that although we continue to offer assistance in courts located throughout Scotland, we have the right to exercise our discretion on whether or not to accept instructions in any matter, including those involving legal aid.o

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