Most road traffic offences are classed as summary offences, which means they are dealt with in the Magistrates’ Court, often at a single hearing.

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Legal aid is rarely available for road traffic matters. In most cases, clients will need to fund their representation privately.

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Our Fees

We offer transparent fixed-fee representation, so you know exactly where you stand from the outset.

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Please note that our fixed fees do not include barristers’ fees or other disbursements, such as expert reports, interpreters, translators, or medical professionals’ fees.

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Fixed Fee Structure

• Guilty Plea (one hearing): £750 + VAT

• Additional hearing following a Guilty Plea: £750 + VAT per hearing

• Not Guilty Plea / Trial: £2,500 + VAT
  (includes first hearing and Trial. Additional hearings carry separate fee. Fees do not include disbursements such as counsel’s fees, expert reports, interpreters, or medical evidence where required)

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What’s Included – Guilty Plea

Our fixed fee for a guilty plea includes:

• An initial consultation to take your instructions and review the circumstances of your case

• Careful consideration of the prosecution evidence

• Advice on the strength of the case against you

• Preparation of mitigation and, where appropriate, witness statements

• Clear explanation of court procedure and potential sentencing outcomes

• Attendance and representation at one Magistrates’ Court hearing

• A post-hearing discussion of the outcome and next step

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Advice or representation in relation to an appeal will be charged separately.

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What’s Included – Not Guilty Plea / Trial

For contested matters, our fixed fee covers full preparation for trial, including:

• Detailed review and analysis of the prosecution case

• Taking defence witness statements where necessary

• Preparation of your defence strategy

• Ongoing advice throughout proceedings

• Representation at trial in the Magistrates’ Court

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Disbursements, including barrister’s fees and expert evidence, are charged in addition.

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If you are facing a road traffic prosecution and would like clear advice on your options and costs, please contact us to arrange a confidential consultation.

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