The Road Traffic Lawyer 
created by amandatop on May 28, 2008 8:18 AM
Speeding Fines – Remember, You’re Innocent Until Proven Guilty
We all know that the best way to beat speed cameras and avoid paying speeding tickets is to not speed in the first place! However, many ordinary people get speeding tickets, maybe they were in a hurry, maybe they just didn't notice what the speed limit was, or maybe they lent their vehicle to someone else. Whatever the reason, thousands of motorists receive a hefty summons through the post everyday, and face the possibility of having their driving licence’s revoked.
While there are countless well established urban myths with regards dodging the law or taking advantage of supposed loop-holes, many of these will simply add an extra charge to the original offence, for example, it has been suggested that applying cling film or clear nail varnish to your registration plate will refract the flash from a speed camera. Of course, with today’s technology this is completely false, not to mention illegal.
There can often be a reluctance to seek the services of a Solicitor in cases where the layman might think a conviction is inevitable. However it is important to remember that you are presumed innocent of whatever crime has been alleged until it is proved by the Crown beyond reasonable doubt. One of Scotland’s leading road traffic law firms, Michael Lyon Solicitors is a widely recognized expert in the field of road traffic law that has defended in excess of one thousand road traffic cases in Scotland ranging from drink driving offences to speeding allegations.
Michael says: “Road traffic cases are complex and accordingly the proper and effective presentation of the Defence case is crucial. Of course, there are some “tricks of the trade” or “loopholes” and, yes, they do work sometimes. However a good lawyer should be able to think outside the box. The successful defence of a road traffic case can involve technical procedural points, over and above the usual challenges to the evidence that the Crown should really be able to anticipate.”
Fundamentally road traffic laws are there to make the roads safer for all motorists, however, this doesn’t often sit well for a driver penalised for driving 5 miles per hour over the speed limit, but Michael says: “My best advice to drivers who have concerns about speeding is very simple, don’t
speed. However, human beings, by their very nature, do make mistakes and I can only emphasise the importance of seeking specialist advice from a recognised expert in the field.
For expert legal advice and representation visit www.theroadtrafficlawyer.com
Editor’s Note: The Road Traffic Lawyer is represented by online advertising consultancy, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Billy Howe. Email: billy@topposition.co.uk or call: 0800 094 9001.
We all know that the best way to beat speed cameras and avoid paying speeding tickets is to not speed in the first place! However, many ordinary people get speeding tickets, maybe they were in a hurry, maybe they just didn't notice what the speed limit was, or maybe they lent their vehicle to someone else. Whatever the reason, thousands of motorists receive a hefty summons through the post everyday, and face the possibility of having their driving licence’s revoked.
While there are countless well established urban myths with regards dodging the law or taking advantage of supposed loop-holes, many of these will simply add an extra charge to the original offence, for example, it has been suggested that applying cling film or clear nail varnish to your registration plate will refract the flash from a speed camera. Of course, with today’s technology this is completely false, not to mention illegal.
There can often be a reluctance to seek the services of a Solicitor in cases where the layman might think a conviction is inevitable. However it is important to remember that you are presumed innocent of whatever crime has been alleged until it is proved by the Crown beyond reasonable doubt. One of Scotland’s leading road traffic law firms, Michael Lyon Solicitors is a widely recognized expert in the field of road traffic law that has defended in excess of one thousand road traffic cases in Scotland ranging from drink driving offences to speeding allegations.
Michael says: “Road traffic cases are complex and accordingly the proper and effective presentation of the Defence case is crucial. Of course, there are some “tricks of the trade” or “loopholes” and, yes, they do work sometimes. However a good lawyer should be able to think outside the box. The successful defence of a road traffic case can involve technical procedural points, over and above the usual challenges to the evidence that the Crown should really be able to anticipate.”
Fundamentally road traffic laws are there to make the roads safer for all motorists, however, this doesn’t often sit well for a driver penalised for driving 5 miles per hour over the speed limit, but Michael says: “My best advice to drivers who have concerns about speeding is very simple, don’t
speed. However, human beings, by their very nature, do make mistakes and I can only emphasise the importance of seeking specialist advice from a recognised expert in the field.
For expert legal advice and representation visit www.theroadtrafficlawyer.com
Editor’s Note: The Road Traffic Lawyer is represented by online advertising consultancy, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Billy Howe. Email: billy@topposition.co.uk or call: 0800 094 9001.