Gepp Solicitors - Solicitors in Chelmsford, Essex

Careless driving solicitors

Careless driving is driving without due care and attention, without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road and falling below the standard of a reasonably competent driver. A careless driving charge can have serious consequences, including fines, penalty points, and even disqualification from driving. Our experienced legal team is dedicated to defending your rights, minimising penalties, and helping you move forward with confidence.

How our careless driving solicitors can help

Our specialist motoring offence solicitors focus on defending clients accused of careless driving. If you believe you have grounds to contest the accusation or have mitigating circumstances, consulting a solicitor is crucial. Many assume they must accept the punishment, including fines, points on their license, or disqualification, but this isn’t always true. With our extensive experience and deep understanding of motoring law, we provide high level representation and have a track record of achieving positive results for our clients.

Many accusations of careless driving or driving without due care and attention can be effectively defended. Our expert motoring offence solicitors meticulously analyse prosecution evidence to pinpoint weaknesses and present a robust factual defence, demonstrating that the alleged driving behaviour did not occur as claimed.

Should you be found guilty of careless driving you could receive a fine of £100 and 3 penalty points. However, in more serious cases the court could impose a more serious penalty including a disqualification which is always discretionary in cases dealing with this charge.

Our lawyers have extensive experience in handling careless driving cases, with a deep understanding of the legal nuances and the defences available. We use this expertise to challenge the evidence against you and build a strong defence tailored to your case. We understand how crucial your driving licence is to your daily life, and we work tirelessly to protect it. We conduct a thorough analysis of all aspects of your case, from the circumstances of the alleged offence to the quality of the evidence presented against you. Our tailored defence strategies are designed to challenge the prosecution’s case and provide you with the strongest possible defence.

For more information or advice

Contact Elizabeth Bradshaw on:
Call: 01245 369889 or
email: bradshawl@gepp.co.uk

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Call: 01245 343971  or email: drivingenq@gepp.co.uk or request a call back.

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Area of Expertise

  • Dazzling other drivers with headlights
  • Driving through a red light by mistake
  • Driving too close to another vehicle
  • Driving in the path of another vehicle
  • Overtaking on the inside
  • Unnecessary slow driving or braking

Your Careless Driving Team

Ellie Seear

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Karen Welsh

Legal Assistant

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Levent Kemal

Senior Associate

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Millie Cook

Legal Assistant

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Sabina Theobald

Trainee Solicitor

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