Speeding Ticket Loopholes

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For a free initial consultation on your legal position and the available options when defending a speeding ticket, contact our local offices in London, Birmingham or Manchester.

For urgent advice at any time of day or night regarding speeding, please call our Emergency Number 07836 577 556.

Why choose our speeding ticket solicitors?

For more than 45 years, JD Spicer Zeb has provided expert legal advice and representation in all areas of criminal defence, including motoring offences such as speeding.

We understand the serious implications a speeding allegation can have, from fines and penalty points to potential disqualification. For many of our clients, their ability to drive is important for work, family commitments, and personal freedom.

Speeding offences may seem straightforward, but the evidence isn’t always as clear-cut as it appears. Whether it’s challenging the accuracy of a speed camera van or mobile speed camera or questioning procedural errors by police with a speed gun, we know where to look for weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. Our team will work with you from the beginning to build a strong case for appealing your speeding ticket.

We can offer clear, strategic advice on your best options for responding to a Notice of Intended Prosecution. If you are facing court proceedings, we can provide outstanding advocacy and representation to help you challenge your speeding ticket.

We are recognised for our ability to handle motoring offences successfully through our Law Society accreditation for Criminal Litigation. We also hold the Lexcel accreditation for our consistently high standards of legal practice.

Related offences

We also provide support and guidance on various other matters that are related to speeding, including:

• Drink driving
• Drug driving
• Failing to identify the driver
• Surpassing 12 penalty points (totting up)
• Driving whilst disqualified
• Driving while using a mobile
• Careless driving
• Dangerous driving
• Exceptional hardship
• Special reasons

Common questions about speeding tickets

What is the police guidance on speeding offences?

Police enforcement of speeding offences follows national guidance and strict operational procedures. Officers and camera enforcement teams are expected to comply with their force’s Code of Practice when using speed detection equipment. This is governed by the updated 2011 Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Code of Practice.

Under these guidelines, any radar or camera device, such as speed cameras or handheld speed guns, should be properly calibrated, regularly checked for accuracy, and operated by a trained officer. If these procedures are not followed, the reliability of the evidence may be open to challenge.

At JD Spicer Zeb, we have significant experience in defending speeding allegations. Our specialist motoring defence solicitors will carefully review whether enforcement technology was correctly used in your case, identifying any flaws that could lead to the evidence being dismissed.

What is the ACPO Code of Practice?

The ACPO Code of Practice was a key set of guidelines issued by the Association of Chief Police Officers, designed to regulate how police forces across the UK use enforcement technology, including speed cameras and radar devices. Its purpose was to ensure consistency, fairness, and accuracy in the detection of speeding and red-light offences.

Originally published in 2004 and later updated in 2011, the Code sets out clear standards for the operation, calibration, and maintenance of speed detection equipment. It also outlines the necessary training for officers who use these devices.

At JD Spicer Zeb, our specialist motoring offence solicitors have extensive experience challenging evidence where police have not followed the ACPO guidelines properly. A failure to adhere to the Code could lead to evidence being called into question, giving you a stronger defence.

How does the law deal with speeding motorists?

Speeding is treated as a serious motoring offence, and the law provides clear penalties depending on the circumstances. Most cases are dealt with by way of a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN), which typically results in a minimum £100 fine and three penalty points on your driving licence. If you plead not guilty to a Fixed Penalty Notice, your case will proceed to court.

For more serious speeding offences, such as excessively high speeds or repeat offending, you may not be sent an FPN; instead, you will be sent a letter to attend court.

It is important to note whether you have pled not guilty to an FPN or been asked to attend court, the court has the discretion to impose harsher penalties, including higher fines, increased penalty points, driving disqualifications, or even custodial sentences in extreme cases. If you are found guilty, the severity of the penalty will depend on how far over the speed limit you were driving and any aggravating factors.

At JD Spicer Zeb, our expert motoring offence solicitors are highly experienced in defending speeding cases. We will examine every detail, including whether speed detection equipment was used correctly. Our priority is to protect your licence and secure the best possible outcome.

What defences are available for a speeding ticket?

If you have been issued a speeding ticket, there are several potential defences that could help you challenge the allegation. At JD Spicer Zeb, we carefully examine every aspect of the case to identify any weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence.

Common defences include questioning whether the speed detection equipment was properly operated and calibrated in line with the ACPO Code of Practice. If there were procedural errors, such as failure to issue a Notice of Intended Prosecution within 14 days, this could invalidate the case. You may also have a defence if you were not the driver at the time or if there were exceptional circumstances, such as a medical emergency, that explain your actions.

Our expert motoring offence solicitors have decades of experience successfully defending speeding allegations. We will guide you through the process, build a strong defence, and help to mitigate any penalties you may be facing.

Contact our speeding ticket solicitors now

If you have been accused of speeding or require any urgent specialist advice or immediate representation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

You can contact a member of our dedicated team of speeding ticket solicitors in London, Birmingham, and Manchester by telephone on:

• Brent & Camden London Office: 020 7624 7771
• Manchester Office: 0161 835 1638
• Birmingham Office:  0121 614 3333
• City of London: 0207 624 7771, our senior Solicitors and Partners can meet by appointment in the City.

Or email: solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk

Alternatively, you can fill out our quick online enquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.