Motoring offences: legal advice for driving-related charges

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Caught drink driving? What to do next
Caught drink driving? What to do next

Published on 31/07/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Been caught drink driving? Learn what happens next—from police procedures, licence impact, to court and sentencing. Find out how a specialist motoring solicitor can help protect your licence.

Caught drink driving? What to do next
What happens if I ignore a PCN?
What happens if I ignore a PCN?

Published on 07/04/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Ignoring a PCN? A £70 fine can quickly spiral into £458+ with court action and bailiffs. Learn why taking action fast can save your finances—and how legal help can make the difference.

What happens if I ignore a PCN?
I received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN): What are my options to challenge it?
I received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN): What are my options to challenge it?

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

Many PCN appeals succeed when handled correctly. Learn step-by-step how to challenge unfair tickets and maximise your chances of success, with or without a solicitor.

I received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN): What are my options to challenge it?
Are penalty charge notices fines?
Are penalty charge notices fines?

Published on 02/04/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Discover the key legal difference between PCNs and criminal fines in the UK. Learn your rights, appeal options, and when legal advice might help you avoid costly mistakes.

Are penalty charge notices fines?
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?
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?

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