Motoring offences: legal advice for driving-related charges

Motoring offences cover a range of legal issues related to driving in the UK, from speeding and drink-driving to driving without insurance or using a mobile phone at the wheel. These offences can lead to penalties such as fines, points on your licence, disqualification, or even imprisonment for severe cases. This cluster provides practical guides on understanding motoring laws, contesting charges, and navigating court processes. Whether you’re seeking advice on mitigating penalties or challenging a driving ban, these resources offer essential support to protect your rights and maintain your driving privileges.

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Drug driving blood test: procedure explained
Drug driving blood test: procedure explained

Published on 10/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Only laboratory blood test results exceeding specific legal limits can lead to conviction, and procedural errors during collection can invalidate the entire case.

Drug driving blood test: procedure explained
Drug Driving: Can you go to Jail?
Drug Driving: Can you go to Jail?

Published on 05/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Drug driving carries up to 6 months imprisonment, and substances remain detectable long after their effects disappear.

Drug Driving: Can you go to Jail?
Failing to Provide a Specimen vs. Drink Driving: Key Differences
Failing to Provide a Specimen vs. Drink Driving: Key Differences

Published on 04/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Courts view failing to provide a specimen UK more harshly than drink driving, often assuming you refused because your alcohol level was extremely high.

Failing to Provide a Specimen vs. Drink Driving: Key Differences
Drink driving & leaving the scene: what happens next?
Drink driving & leaving the scene: what happens next?

Published on 03/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Unlike a standard drink driving offense, leaving the scene after drinking creates two separate crimes, doubling your legal jeopardy and often leading to immediate custody, even for first-time offenders.

Drink driving & leaving the scene: what happens next?
Caught drink driving? What to do next
Caught drink driving? What to do next

Published on 28/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Picture this: flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror, your heart pounding, and that sinking realization that your single "quick drink" might cost far more than you imagined. Whether you're...

Caught drink driving? What to do next
How much are speeding fines in the UK?
How much are speeding fines in the UK?

Published on 06/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

When discussing the topic of speeding fines, it is easy to make assumptions that those who are caught speeding are bad drivers. However, that is not a true reflection on why and how people are caught speeding.

How much are speeding fines in the UK?
Are electric scooters legal in the UK?
Are electric scooters legal in the UK?

Published on 29/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

E-scooters are classified as 'powered transporters' and are currently only legal in rental trial areas, while motorcycles are fully road legal with proper registration, tax, and insurance.

Are electric scooters legal in the UK?
Can you drive after smoking cannabis?
Can you drive after smoking cannabis?

Published on 09/08/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

In the UK, it is illegal to drive if you are unfit due to drugs or have certain drugs above a specified limit in your blood. This includes cannabis, as it can affect your reaction times, coordination, and judgement on the road.

Can you drive after smoking cannabis?
How to avoid a speeding fine?
How to avoid a speeding fine?

Published on 19/08/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

There is clearly a self-evident answer to the question of how to avoid getting a speeding fine? That is not to break the speed limit! After all, the speed limit is there for a reason – public safety – and therefore, it needs to be upheld.

How to avoid a speeding fine?
How to get an International Driving Permit?
How to get an International Driving Permit?

Published on 06/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

When the UK officially leaves the EU at the end of the year, there will be many changes to our current regulations. One of the critical adjustments is the guidelines for driving abroad and when we will need an International Driving Permit.

How to get an International Driving Permit?
Driving Offences: A Simple Guide!
Driving Offences: A Simple Guide!

Published on 25/06/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Driving an automobile is a serious responsibility that requires precision, care, and attention. There are laws and regulations set in place which are devised to create a safe and secure environment for everybody on the road. 

Driving Offences: A Simple Guide!
Why risk losing your license driving without a seatbelt? 
Why risk losing your license driving without a seatbelt? 

Published on 02/10/2019, by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

Britain is one of the safest countries to drive in Europe, although an average of 1,780 people was killed on Britain's roads between 2010 and 2018...

Why risk losing your license driving without a seatbelt? 

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