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Your Trusted Motoring Law Specialists in London & Manchester
Established by Philip Trotter and Martin Hammond, our firm has over four decades of combined expertise in motoring law. We specialise exclusively in driving offences, including drink driving, drug driving, and speeding, offering tailored legal strategies to achieve optimal outcomes. Our team leverages deep industry knowledge to provide clear, actionable advice, prioritising client needs through negotiation, mitigation, or courtroom defence.As founding members of The Society of Motoring Law, we maintain rigorous professional standards while operating nationwide across England and Wales. Our commitment to transparency ensures clients receive straightforward guidance without hidden fees or unnecessary travel charges.
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Drink Driving Solicitors
Drug Driving Solicitors
Speeding Solicitors
Driving Ban Experts
Motoring Law Specialists
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined experience in motoring law.
- Our practice focuses exclusively on driving offences and road traffic law.
- We employ unique defence strategies tailored to individual case requirements.
- Available 24/7 to provide immediate legal assistance nationwide.
- Founding members of The Society of Motoring Law with industry-leading expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- The Society of Motoring Law
What people say
Excellent reviews
Straight talking solicitors
Reasonable fixed fees
Nationwide service
Expert knowledge
Services
Drink Driving Solicitors
Specialist legal representation for drink driving charges under Section 5 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. We provide strategic defence options including technical challenges to evidential procedures and mitigation strategies. Our expertise covers breathalyser disputes, post-accident scenarios, and complex cases involving faulty testing equipment.
Drug Driving Solicitors
Comprehensive legal defence for drug driving charges including both impairment and specified limit offences. We challenge roadside screening device accuracy and laboratory analysis procedures while developing mitigation strategies for prescribed medication cases. Our team handles both DG10 and DR80 charges with specialist forensic expertise.
Speeding Solicitors
Expert representation for speeding offences involving speed cameras and police enforcement. We verify device calibration records, challenge vehicle identification errors, and develop mitigation strategies for court proceedings. Our services include fixed penalty negotiations and contested hearings for excessive speed cases.
Driving Ban Experts
Specialist defence against driving disqualifications from totting up bans and serious motoring offences. We develop evidence-based mitigation strategies to avoid employment disruption and insurance cost increases. Our services include court representation and alternative sentencing proposals to preserve driving privileges.
Motoring Law Specialists
Full spectrum legal representation for 46 categories of motoring offences carrying penalty points. We handle cases ranging from careless driving to fatal accidents, providing technical legal challenges and mitigation strategies. Our expertise covers both prosecution evidence challenges and proactive sentencing representations.
People
Martin Hammond
Managing Partner
With over 40 years' experience in motoring law, Martin Hammond chairs The Society of Motoring Law. He specialises in complex driving offence defence strategies and has represented clients in thousands of cases across England and Wales.
Philip Trotter
Senior Partner
Philip Trotter brings four decades of expertise in defending motoring offences, focusing on drink driving and drug driving cases. He works closely with barristers to develop courtroom strategies that protect clients' driving licences and livelihoods.
Questions
What motoring offences do you specialise in?
We handle all driving offences including drink driving, drug driving, speeding, driving bans, and 46 categories of penalty point endorsements under UK traffic law.
Can you help with urgent cases?
Yes, we provide immediate legal assistance 24/7 for urgent matters including police station attendances and court hearings across England and Wales.
How do you charge for services?
We offer transparent fixed fees with no hidden charges. Costs depend on case complexity and whether court representation is required.
Do you operate nationwide?
Yes, while based in London and Manchester, we represent clients nationwide across England and Wales without additional travel charges.
What happens if I miss the 28-day deadline?
Missing the Section 172 notice deadline creates a separate offence. Contact us immediately to explore mitigation options and potential legal defences.
How can I avoid a driving ban?
We develop tailored strategies combining technical defences and mitigation to prevent disqualifications, focusing on preserving your livelihood and employment.
