If you have been charged with a speeding offence, you need expert advice and a skilled solicitor on your side.

At Gepp, we have over 40 years of experience helping clients fight speeding offences and other motoring offences. Our skilled team will work tirelessly to defend your rights and protect your driving record as we understand how important your driving licence is to you and the hardship that this can cause you if you lose your licence.

Why choose us?

Our Specialists have a proven track record of success in helping clients fight speeding offences and other motoring offences. Gepp Solicitors have been based in and around Chelmsford for over 30 years. We have cultivated and maintained strong links to Chelmsford Magistrates Court, attending this court on a regular basis. There are many national solicitors for motoring law, but few have experience at Chelmsford Magistrates Court to rival ours.

We understand that every case is unique, and we will work closely with you to develop a clear legal strategy tailored to your specific situation, as we understand this is personal to you. You will have the confidence that you are the priority throughout this process. We will aim to ensure that your solicitor is available to speak with you whenever you need some clarity or certainty leading up to, during and after your Hearing.

Our solicitors have a wealth of expertise in all Motoring Law, we stay up-to-date on the latest changes to provide you with the best possible representation. We can assist you at what is likely to be a stressful time for you and your family. We have a proven track record of exceptional results for our clients.

We are proud to hold Lexcel and Criminal Litigation Accreditations, issued by the Law Society. This involves the firm undergoing a rigorous audit process which ensures we maintain the highest levels of client care.

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Call: 01206 369889 or
email: bradshawl@gepp.co.uk

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Our motoring law services

Speeding offences: We can help you fight a speeding offence, whether it was issued by radar, laser, or pacing.

Careless driving/driving without due care and attention: If you have been charged with careless driving, we can help you fight the charges and protect your driving record.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, our specialists can provide you with the expertise you need and represent you at Chelmsford Magistrates Court to the highest level.

If proceedings have been issued against you our specialist solicitors will provide you with information of the likely outcome of your case, the options available to you and defend you in court, as we understand how important your driving licence is to you.

Avoid a driving ban in Chelmsford

In the UK, speeding offences are a common occurrence and can result in fines, penalty points on your licence, or even disqualification from driving. The severity of the penalty depends on how much over the speed limit you were driving and other factors such as previous offences or the location of the offence. The UK has different speed limits for different types of roads, and there are also variable speed limits on some highways. Speeding offences are typically detected through the use of speed cameras, radar, or pacing. If you are caught speeding, you may be offered the option of attending a speed awareness course instead of receiving penalty points, but this is only available for certain offences. It is important to seek legal advice from an experienced solicitor if you have been charged with a speeding offence, as they can provide you with expert representation and help you navigate the legal process.

Speeding offences

Depending on the speed limit and the amount above this you are said to be going the penalties range from 3 points upwards and can include disqualification from driving. Our Advocates are infinitely skilled in presenting persuasive and masterful arguments to the Court on your behalf to maximise your chances on keeping your licence and staying on the road.

The penalties for speeding will depend on how far above the limit you were driving. The minimum penalty is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points, but for more serious offences you can receive fine of up to £1,000 (£2,500 for motorway offences) and up to 6 points.

In some circumstances, a serious speeding offence can also result in disqualification from driving and a speeding offence can also push you over the penalty point limit, resulting in a ‘totting up’ ban.

Totting up

One of the most common ways drivers can face a driving ban is if they accumulate too many penalty points from different offences in a set period. This is commonly referred to as a ‘totting up’ ban.

If you receive 12 or more points within a 3 year period you are then potentially subject to a ‘totting up’ which means a disqualification of at least 6 months and may increase if a previous disqualification has to be taken into account. Our solicitors have a proven track record of utilising commanding and powerful arguments to the Court to persuade it that exceptional hardship exists which when accepted means you are allowed to continue driving. Expert representation is essential in such cases to maximise chances of this being successfully argued on your behalf.

How long a driving ban will last

The court will decide how long the disqualification will last, based on how serious they think the offence is. You can be banned from driving if you already have 12 or more penalty points on your licence.

Offences which can result in criminal charges include:

Speeding
Driving Whilst Using a Mobile Phone
Drink Driving
Drug Driving
Dangerous Driving
Careless Driving
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving
Causing Death by Careless Driving

Driving Ban
Driving Ban Appeals
Driving without Insurance
Failing to Provide a Specimen
Failing to Provide Driver Information
Failing to Stop & Report an Accident
Totting Up
Exceptional Hardship Speeding

About Chelmsford Magistrates Court

Driving without due care and attention

The Chelmsford Magistrates Court address is:

10 New St, Chelmsford CM1 1NT

Motoring law FAQs

What should I do if I receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution?

Can I challenge a speeding offence?

What happens if I am facing 12 or more penalty points?

Can I avoid a driving ban if I need my licence for work?

Do I need a solicitor for a motoring offence at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court?

What happens if I miss a speed awareness course?

Case studies

Case study 1

We recently represented a client at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court in a complex motoring matter. The client had already successfully argued exceptional hardship and was driving with 12 penalty points when they were convicted of a further offence involving agricultural machinery.

A new strategy was developed to present fresh evidence and demonstrate exceptional hardship on different grounds.

The Magistrates accepted the argument, recognising the unusual nature of the case, and allowed the client to continue driving despite now having 15 penalty points on their licence.

Case study 2

We recently represented a client facing a charge of driving without insurance, a strict liability offence, at Southend Magistrates’ Court (originally listed at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court).

If proven, the offence would have resulted in at least six penalty points, leading to disqualification under the totting-up provisions.

Through detailed case preparation, key information was obtained which challenged the prosecution’s evidence. Following further submissions, the prosecution agreed to discontinue the case.

This resulted in a successful outcome for the client.

Case study 3

We represented a client facing an allegation of driving over 100mph in a 70mph zone, with proceedings transferred to Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court.

With six existing penalty points and a further offence pending, the client was at risk of a six-month disqualification under the totting-up rules.

A clear strategy was implemented to prioritise the most serious matter. We successfully secured a short 7-day disqualification, avoiding a longer ban and allowing the client to deal with the separate matter independently.

This resulted in a positive outcome for the client.

Motoring offence solicitors – Chelmsford Magistrates Court

Why choose us?

For more information or advice

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Areas of expertise

Our motoring law services

Avoid a driving ban in Chelmsford

Speeding offences

Totting up

How long a driving ban will last

About Chelmsford Magistrates Court

The Chelmsford Magistrates Court address is:

Motoring offence solicitors in Chelmsford

Elizabeth Bradshaw

Ellie Seear

Karen Welsh

Levent Kemal

Millie Cook

Stephanie Samain