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Jan 25

By MAJ Law

Dangerous Driving vs Careless Driving: What's The Difference?

Dangerous Driving Section 1 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 makes it an offence for a person to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place. The wording of the offence appears straightforward. However, a persons driving must fall far below what would be expected…

Dec 14

By MAJ Law

What is a Totting Up Disqualification and How Does It Work?

In order to 'tott up', a driver must accrue 12 or more penalty points on their driving licence within a three-year period. Of course, this is easily done. If this should happen, you will be asked to attend the Magistrates' Court so they can consider disqualifying you from driving.

Nov 29

By MAJ Law

Alcohol Monitoring Devices - What Are They?

There are a number of different defences that apply to a drink driving charge. Just because you are over the drink driving limit does not mean you are guilty of drink driving. This blog aims to explore the ways in which a drink driving conviction can be avoided.

Nov 22

By MAJ Law

What happens if you get 12 points on your licence?

What Happens If You Get 12 Points on Your Licence? speeding (3 - 6 penalty points) using a mobile phone while driving (6 penalty points) drunk in charge (10 points) driving without due care and attention (3 - 9 points) driving without insurance (3 points)

Nov 21

By MAJ Law

Can I plead not guilty to drink driving? | M.A.J Law Solicitors

Pleading not guilty to drink driving Last month we processed 33 Defence Cost Orders (DCO). A DCO is granted by the court when we win a drink driving case, whether or not is goes to trial. A DCO allows us to recover some of the legal fees paid by our clients - meaning we can give them some money…

Nov 15

By MAJ Law