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Road Traffic Offence Solicitors

In the light of ever-increasing sophistication in the speed detection methods used by nearly all police forces, we have developed an extensive practice in representing clients across the whole range of motor offences.

We advise and provide representation and advocacy in all types of motor prosecution including:

  • Speeding and penalty points on disqualification
  • Careless and dangerous driving
  • Drink driving offences (including police station and breath testing procedure advice)

We appreciate that, in this situation, you will be concerned about what the future holds and will be looking for understanding yet practical advice from experienced lawyers who can represent you in the legal action being taken against you.

Richard Le Masurier, a Consultant and former Partner in the firm, has more than 40 years’ experience in advising and representing clients who find themselves being prosecuted for alleged motor offences. He instructs a team of barristers of proven ability to undertake the advocacy in Court.

Our Road Traffic Offence Fees for guilty pleas

Our work in motor cases is charged at an hourly rate of £300 per hour (plus VAT @20%). In the case of a guilty plea for a minor offence such as speeding or careless driving, our typical charge would be £1,500 (plus VAT at 20%) for a single Court hearing, together with the average barrister’s fee of £500 (plus VAT @ 20%), resulting in a total cost of £2,400 (including VAT at 20%).

For more serious cases, a guilty plea would be charged at an average fee of £2,500 (plus VAT at 20%) for a single hearing, together with a barrister’s typical fee of £1,000 (plus VAT at 20%), resulting in a total cost of £4,200 (including VAT at 20%). More serious cases would be classed as:

  • dangerous driving,
  • causing death or serious injury by dangerous or careless driving, and
  • driving with excess alcohol or under the influence of drugs.

These fees include:

  • consideration of the evidence in the case,
  • advice as to the correct plea and the likely sentence,
  • sentencing guidelines which will be followed by the Court.

Our Road Traffic Offence Fees for not guilty pleas

In the case of not guilty pleas, our charges will again depend on the seriousness of the case, and will usually be in the range of £2,500 to £7,500 (plus VAT at 20%) for a single hearing, together with barrister’s fees averaging £3,000-£5,000 (plus VAT at 20%).

In cases where a trial lasts more than one day, the barrister’s additional fee will be within the range of £650 to £1,500 (plus VAT at 20%) for each additional day in Court.

These fees do not include:

  • the preparation of witness statements,
  • obtaining expert witness reports, and
  • advice in relation to any appeal

For these services, an hourly rate of £300 (plus VAT at 20%) will apply.

Nearly all motor prosecutions are dealt with by Magistrates’ Courts, but the most serious offences are transferred to the Crown Courts. Our charges as set out above are the same in either Court.

Contact our Road Traffic Offence Solicitors

To discuss any questions you have contact one of our Road Traffic Offence Solicitors from our offices in Andover, Romsey, Salisbury, Totton or Witney, you can get in touch using the Contact Form, emailing info@parkerbullen.com or by calling your local office: