Defending the Motorist Nationwide

We are specialist road traffic defence lawyers with over 30 years of experience in defending the motorist throughout England and Wales. We realise that Court procedures and road traffic law is complex and so we pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable (to get) working with you to achieve the best possible outcome.

About Us

Offences we can help you with

We have expertise in a wide range of offences including but not limited to:

Speeding Offence Solicitors Greater Manchester

We understand that being caught speeding can happen easily, but the consequences can be serious, including the loss of your driving licence, which could impact your job or business.

Speeding Offence Solicitors Greater Manchester

Drink Driving Solicitors Greater Manchester

With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in handling cases such as excess alcohol, drunk in charge, driving while unfit, and special reasons.

Drink Driving Solicitors Greater Manchester

Drug Driving Offence Solicitors

With over 30 years of expertise, we specialise in handling offences such as driving while unfit and cases involving special reasons.

Drug Driving Offence Solicitors

Failing to Stop Offence Solicitors

With over 30 years’ experience in handling failure to stop/report cases, we understand how crucial it is to start your defence as soon as possible. Acting quickly gives us the best chance to avoid potential driving bans.ns.

Failing to Stop Offence Solicitors

Dangerous Driver Defence Solicitor

For a dangerous driving conviction, the Prosecution must establish that your driving was far below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver.

Dangerous Driver Defence Solicitor

Driver Hours and Working Time Offences

Driver hours and working time rules set strict limits under UK and retained EU law. Breaches—such as insufficient rest, excess driving hours, or poor record‑keeping—can bring penalties, prosecution, and referral to the Traffic Commissioner. We advise and represent drivers and operators facing DVSA or court action, providing guidance and strong legal defence.

Driver Hours and Working Time Offences

Failing to Identify The Driver Offence Solicitors

The registered keeper of the vehicle is required by law to provide details relating to the identification of the driver at the time of the alleged incident.

Failing to Identify The Driver Offence Solicitors

Overloading and Unsafe Loads

Using vehicles that exceed legal weight limits or carry unsafe loads can result in prohibitions, fines, criminal charges, and action before the Traffic Commissioner. We defend drivers and operators facing overloading or load security allegations—assessing evidence, challenging procedures, and representing clients in court and regulatory hearings.

Overloading and Unsafe Loads

HGV Driving Offence Solicitors

We defend HGV and PSV drivers, operators, and transport firms in all areas of road traffic and regulatory law. From DVSA investigations to criminal charges or Traffic Commissioner hearings, we provide clear advice and strong representation, protecting your licence, livelihood, and future in the transport industry.

HGV Driving Offence Solicitors

Defective Vehicle Offences

Operating a vehicle with faulty brakes, worn tyres, defective lights, or other safety‑critical issues can lead to prohibitions, fines, and conduct hearings. We defend drivers and operators facing defective vehicle allegations, examining the evidence and providing strong representation throughout the enforcement process.

Defective Vehicle Offences

Tachograph Offences

Tachograph rules ensure accurate recording of driving hours, rest, and working time. Non-compliance—due to incorrect use, card misuse, missing data, or falsification—can lead to criminal and regulatory action. We advise and represent drivers and operators facing tachograph-related allegations, providing technical advice, record analysis, and representation in interviews, prosecutions, and Traffic Commissioner hearings.

Tachograph Offences

Driver Conduct Hearings

Vocational drivers may be called to a Driver Conduct Hearing before the Traffic Commissioner following certain convictions, prohibitions, or concerns about their fitness to drive professionally. The outcome of these hearings can affect a driver’s ability to continue working and may result in suspension or revocation of the licence.

Driver Conduct Hearings

RF - speeding of 102 mph on the motorway - 6 penalty points

I was so relieved, I was worried that I was going to lose my licence.  It is a condition of my employment that I have a full driving licence and so a ban would have been devastating

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Road Traffic Defence Law is a trading name of Yates Ardern Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with the registration number: 7260268. Yates Ardern Solicitors Limited is a firm of Solicitors authorised and regulation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under Registration number: 541193. It's registered office is at 131/133 Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire OL6 7SA.