SPEEDING SOLICITORS
†Totting up cases from 2018 to 2025
Geoffrey Miller Solicitors are expert speeding solicitors and are usually contacted when drivers are accused of higher level speeding offences. We are often approached when drivers are potentially facing a totting up ban. Because they have attracted too many speeding points. In many cases Managing Director, Jeanette Miller, aka Miss Justice is the first person a motorist thinks to turn to where there is a point of principle involved in a speeding ticket case and our client is adamant they were NOT speeding.
If you are caught speeding but were merely travelling 31 mph in a 30 mph limit. Whilst it is unlikely you will be facing a speeding ban, you could be convicted. You could receive 3 points and a fine if you decide to fight the case without representation from a Speeding Solicitor or with representation from a non-expert.
Our expert team of Speeding Solicitors have achieved phenomenal success over the years. Geoffrey Miller Speeding Solicitors are specialist in getting our clients off with speeding charges. Ranging from allegations of low speeds in the 30’s normally attracting penalty points and a fine right up to allegations of speeds over 100 mph, which involve the possibility of a driving ban.
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Please note we only deal with motoring cases in England and Wales and are unable to assist with cases in Scotland or Northern Ireland.
What the Prosecution ‘Must Prove’ in a Speeding Solicitors Offence Case
The basic rule with a speeding case is that a police officer can simply form an opinion that you were speeding if you were travelling on a motorway. This on its own could lead to your conviction. So the “speeding loopholes” you hear about in the news rarely apply to motorway cases. However, where the alleged speeding offence did not take place on a motorway there must be evidence to corroborate an officer’s opinion that you were speeding. Therefore, this is where the speed guns, speed cameras and average speed detection devices come into play.
The prosecution must provide clear and reliable evidence to support their case, which may include calibrated speed camera data, speed gun readings, or video footage. Any inaccuracies in the evidence, procedural errors, or failure to follow proper guidelines could provide grounds for challenging the charge. Seeking expert legal advice can help identify potential defences and weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.
Speeding guns, speed cameras and speed detection devices
- Speed cameras (GATSOMETERS)
- Peek cameras. A smaller version of the GATSOMETERS.
- Hand held laser and radar guns.
- The VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) device. Used by police officers to calculate the average speed of a vehicle over a set distance.
- The SPECS system. The use of a series of cameras over a set route which utilise automatic number plate recognition to calculate a vehicle’s average speed.
- Truvelo. An increasingly common form of speed camera device which relies upon road sensors to detect a car’s speed.
All speed cameras and speed detection devices must be properly calibrated and used only by officers specifically trained in their operation. Because, there are also strict rules governing when, where and how these devices should be used.
If the stringent operating requirements have not been met the Prosecution may be unable to prove a speeding offence. Managing Director, Jeanette Miller, aka Miss Justice commented on this very problem in this BBC News article when Kent Police withdrew all of their speed guns from operation when they uncovered serious flaws in their procedures.
Signage
Many motorists think they have a defence when there are no speed limit signs in place. They have exceeded the speed limit because of a mistaken assumption that the speed limit is higher than it is for the relevant stretch of road. Unfortunately, this defence, which could be a valid one, is more often than not, unlikely to succeed with 30 mph speed limits due to a lesser known law about lamp posts meaning that no speed limit signs are required.
Section 81 The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 states “it shall not be lawful for a person to drive a motor vehicle on a restricted road at a speed exceeding 30 mph”.
S82(a) states that in England and Wales, “there it is provided on it a system of street lighting furnished by means of lamps placed not more than 200 yards apart”. Essentially this means any road that has lampposts is a restricted road, other than motorways. Even if there is no speed limit sign, you must assume that it is a restricted road and therefore has a speed limit of 30mph.
However, in Wales the law concerning the speed limit on restricted roads changed when the Welsh parliament passed an amendment to the regulation that a restricted road has a speed limit of 20mph. This was enacted on the 17th of September 2024 and was enforced on the 8th of January 2024.
Restricted roads do not need to have reminder signs. There must be a sign at the beginning of a new speed limit zone. However, unlike other roads that have small reminder signs, restricted roads do not. It is important to know that roads with lampposts have a default speed of 30mph (20 mph in Wales), despite not having reminder signs.
Average speed limits
On motorways, it is becoming more common for there to be an “average speed limit”. Average speed limits will often have one speed camera at the start of a road, and another speed camera at the end of a road. The speed of a vehicle is calculated from the time it takes a vehicle to drive from one camera to another. Therefore, it is important not to exceed the average speed limit to save the risk of being prosecuted for speeding. These systems are designed to encourage consistent compliance with speed limits, reducing sudden braking and improving overall road safety.
Variable speed limits
Speeding Cases In The Media
Many of the cases that our Speeding Solicitors defend are not reported in the press because we get our clients off by employing strategies that are not particularly newsworthy. Or, a client would rather stay out of the limelight. However, the cases of Colin Mattey and Brian Wiltshire were both very important because they exposed significant flaws in the speed camera detection equipment used by the police.
- Colin Mattey – Found Not Guilty of Speeding Offence
The speeding offence case of Colin Mattey that involved the supposed “Rolls Royce” of speed detection devices, the Unipar SL700 resulted in a NOT GUILTY verdict because of issues with the calibration of the device used by the police.
Listen here to the BBC Radio 4 interview featuring senior partner, Jeanette Miller aka Miss Justice discussing the fatal flaw’s in the Crown’s case.
- Brian Wiltshire – Found Not Guilty of Speeding Offence
The Crown Court Appeal of Mr Brian Wiltshire related to the very commonly used speeding laser gun, the LTI 20:20. See the elation on his face in this video we have of him when he came out of court having received the NOT GUILTY verdict for speeding! Like many of our clients, Brian knew he wasn’t speeding and as a point of principle employed the team at Geoffrey Miller speeding solicitors took his case to the appeal courts when he was convicted at the Magistrates’ Court. Our Speeding Solicitors discovered that the supposed experienced trained officer in the case had completely messed up his checking procedures making the laser gun totally inaccurate and the court accepted that the evidence of Brian’s speed could not be considered accurate. The court specifically warned Preston police to improve their training procedures for police assigned to detect speeding motorists as a result of this case.
Punishment
Any speeding offence is punishable by way of a fine of up to £1,000 (on motorways it can be up to £2,500), discretionary disqualification or between 3 – 6 penalty points. Please use our penalty calculator for a more accurate idea of the penalty you face for speeding.
Call Geoffrey Miller Speeding Solicitors now on Freephone 0800 1389 123 to speak to one of our specialist speeding offence lawyers
Pleading Guilty to a Speeding Ticket
If you want to plead guilty to a speeding offence then damage limitation is crucial. Geoffrey Miller Speeding Solicitors once succeeded in getting a client only 6 points when he was found guilty of speeding at 96 in a 50 mph zone. That is almost double the speed limit and would ordinarily result in a driving disqualification. Please take a look at our speeding penalty calculator for more specific details of the penalty you could be facing for your speeding conviction.
Geoffrey Miller Solicitors offer a transparent and cost effective fixed fee “damage limitation” service for pleading guilty to a speeding offence. This is not your only option though, so please keep reading or better still, call our specialist speeding ticket Solicitors right now by calling Freephone 0800 1389 123 to discuss your options free of charge! Our phones are manned 24 hours a day by real lawyers (not in a call centre) all of whom are experts in the fields of speeding tickets and UK motoring laws.
Mitigating factors such as a clean driving record, genuine emergency, or minimal risk to other road users can sometimes help reduce the severity of the penalty. Well-prepared legal arguments can also influence the court’s decision, potentially avoiding disqualification or securing a lower fine. Seeking professional advice ensures that your case is presented in the best possible way to achieve the most favourable outcome.
Pleading Not Guilty to a Speeding Ticket
If you want to challenge the prosecution, it is best that you get in touch with our Speeding Solicitors for a free consultation at the earliest point. Even before you receive a speeding summons so that we can be ready to launch into action when the summons arrives. Speeding prosecutions can happen to the best of us. We are on speed dial for high profile clients such as sporting commentator, Viv Anderson. But we also act for other lawyers, barristers and at least one police officer has instructed us to defend their speeding offence case!
If you want to defend the speeding allegation, it may be possible to do this in your absence so you do not have the inconvenience of appearing in court. You may have vital evidence to give about the speed you believe you were travelling at. Therefore, we can weigh up the pros and cons of you attending court when you contact us.
The costs of legal representation will depend on the type of speeding device the police were using to measure your speed and whether we need to involve an expert in your case. If we are successful in defending you, you will succeed in recovering a contribution to your costs from the court. These are typically between 80% and 100%.
Call Geoffrey Miller Solicitors now on Freephone 0800 1389 123 to speak to one of our specialist speeding solicitors.
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Speeding Loopholes and Myths
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There is a 10% Discretion if you break the speed limit – MYTH
Although, this is sort of correct. If stopped by the police they do have leeway to let you off with a warning or to give you an offer of penalty points instead of going to court. If caught by a fixed camera, however, it is perfectly legal for the police to send a notice of intended prosecution to you for going 31 mph in a 30mph limit. You would most likely be offered a speed awareness course as an alternative to points for that level of speed. However, you will get nowhere by arguing that because the speed is only marginally over the limit you should not face any penalty.
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Drinking water at the wheel is NOT an offence – MYTH
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It is not an offence to use your mobile phone if you are stationary – MYTH
This is probably the most common mistake people make. Even if you have been stuck in a traffic jam for hours not moving, if your engine is on and you use your mobile, this is the offence of using your mobile phone while driving (6 points and a fine.)
People also make the mistake of thinking they will be ok using a phone with headphones or on loudspeaker. Unless your phone is being used handsfree and in a cradle, this would still amount to the mobile phone offence being committed.
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Not Sure What to Do About Your Speeding Offence?
Most people who get in touch with our team of motor offence expert solicitors are uncertain of their options. They are unaware of any legal defences that may be available and find it difficult to believe that it might be possible to defend the drink driving offence charge they face by using loopholes that apply to the rich and famous! We do represent celebrities but we also represent many hardworking motorists like Brian and we want to help you make the right choice about what you do next.
We are always more than happy to chat things through with potential clients Free of Charge. Call us now on Freephone 0800 1389 123 to speak to one of our specialist motoring offence speeding solicitors. It is only once you decide to instruct us that payment will become necessary and we can often arrange instalment plans to assist you. Many satisfied clients have thanked us for offering this free consultation service as it has prevented them from following inaccurate non-expert advice which could have led to them accepting a driving ban unnecessarily.
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If you would like to spend more time browsing on the site before you get in touch, make sure you have a look at our specialist motor offence guidance features such as our drink driving ban calculator. Which will help you to determine the penalty you may face if convicted.
We think we are simply the best in the business but if you are not satisfied in taking our word for it, our unique “ask our clients” testimonials scheme allows you to contact previous clients of the firm to seek a completely independent reference about us and what we might be able to do for you.
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CALCULATORs
SPEEDING BAN CALCULATOR
The Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Guidelines is a tool used by the Magistrates to decide on penalty. Try our speeding ban calculator or our drink driving ban calculator to give you a rough idea of the penalty you could incur…
SPEEDING COST CALCULATOR
Based on our 2020 market research you can use this form to calculate the likely costs including increased car insurance cost if you were to be convicted for speeding...
TOTTING UP BAN CALCULATOR
The Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Guidelines is a tool used by the Magistrates to decide on penalty. Try our totting up ban calculator to see if you are at risk of a driving ban.
CALCULATOR TOOLS
Use our calculator tools to find out what motoring offence penalties or financial costs you could be facing if convicted. Our penalty calculators provide quick and accurate estimates based on your specific circumstances, including potential fines, penalty points and potential driving bans. Whether you’re dealing with a speeding offence, drink driving charge, or totting up, our tools give you a clearer picture of the possible outcomes.
PRICING STRUCTURE
We have developed a number of pricing structures to suit clients on most income levels. To some clients minimising the level of their legal costs is as important as achieving your objective with an acquittal or damage limitation on penalty. Our goal is to provide clarity on costs upfront, so you know exactly what to expect.
Ask Our Clients
Still not sure if you should instruct us to help you?
Try our Interactive Testimonial Scheme – “Ref Me” is a voluntary scheme we ask satisfied clients to participate in. Where you see the “Ask Our Clients” form, you can send an email to a previous client of the firm and ask them any question(s) you like about us.
