Driving Without a Licence

M23Law are criminal defence solicitors specialising in defending clients on all types of Motoring / Road Traffic offences cases such as driving without a licence:

In accordance with Section 87 of the 1988 Road Traffic Act:

(1) It is an offence for a person to drive on a road a motor vehicle of any class otherwise than in accordance with a licence authorising him to drive a motor vehicle of that class.

(2) It is an offence for a person to cause or permit another person to drive on a road a motor vehicle of any class otherwise than in accordance with a licence authorising that other person to drive a motor vehicle of that class

Defence cases include:

A valid licence was held.
The vehicle was not being driven at the material time, as alleged.
The vehicle was not being driven on a road.

Special reasons’, may also exist, for example a genuine emergency where no other option was available.

Penalty:
Maximum fine: £1,000
3-6 penalty points or disqualification from driving.

Contact us as soon as possible on guidance on information to provide. If you have received a summons to attend court for an offence under this section, contact us. We can normally deal with this kind of case administratively, by correspondence to the police / prosecution. Alternatively, we can represent you at court.

We are able to offer private representation for all types of motoring offences. Legal aid might be available in a limited number of cases.

Please call 0844 2640 999 for help and further information.