Speeding may seem like a routine matter, but the consequences can be serious. Whether you’ve been caught exceeding the speed limit by a small margin or face allegations of driving at excessive speeds, the penalties can impact your licence, employment, and insurance costs.
At Graham Walker Solicitors, we have decades of experience defending drivers charged with speeding across Scotland. We know how to challenge the evidence, reduce penalties, and keep you on the road.
The penalties you face will depend on the speed recorded, location, and whether you have existing penalty points:
For lower-level offences, most cases are handled by way of a fixed penalty with the above ramifications.Â
You may be cited to court if:
Possible penalties include:
If you accumulate 12 or more points within a 3-year period, you face an automatic minimum 6-month disqualification under the totting-up system.
However, this is not inevitable.
We are specialists in preparing and presenting Exceptional Hardship Arguments, allowing clients to argue that losing their licence would cause serious hardship to themselves or others (for example, loss of employment, impact on dependants, or business harm).
No two cases are the same. Our defence strategies include:
Speed cameras, both fixed and mobile, must be operated lawfully and properly calibrated. We scrutinise:
All speed limit signage must comply with legal requirements. Missing, obscured, or inadequate signage may invalidate the charge.
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In rare cases, we can argue that while speeding occurred, there were special reasons not to impose points or a ban—such as:
We regularly represent:
For professional drivers, even a few points can have devastating employment consequences. We are experts in defending those who rely on their licence for their livelihood.
Time is critical:
Contact Graham Walker Solicitors immediately for expert, no-nonsense advice.
Specialists in Scottish Road Traffic Law – We focus on road traffic defence and know how to dissect the prosecution’s case.
Proven Record of Success – From minor speeding allegations to high-speed, high-stakes cases, our results speak for themselves.
Exceptional Hardship & Special Reasons Expertise – Our advocacy has saved countless clients from disqualification.
Clear, Practical Advice – We’ll give you honest, straightforward guidance from the start.
Penalties vary depending on the speed involved and your driving history:
The higher your speed, the greater the risk of immediate disqualification, especially if exceeding 100mph.
A ban is not automatic, but driving over 100mph significantly increases the likelihood of a short-term discretionary disqualification (typically 7-56 days), especially on motorways.
However, courts have discretion and will consider:
We are highly experienced in presenting arguments to minimise the chance of a ban in these cases.
If you accrue 12 or more penalty points within 3 years, you face an automatic driving ban of at least 6 months under the totting-up system.
However, you may avoid disqualification by successfully arguing exceptional hardship. This requires demonstrating serious consequences such as:
We are specialists in preparing detailed exceptional hardship arguments.
Yes. Speed detection devices must be operated correctly, calibrated regularly, and comply with strict legal procedures. Common grounds for challenge include:
We regularly scrutinise all aspects of camera and device evidence and have successfully challenged cases on these grounds.
You typically receive an NIP within 14 days of the alleged offence. It is often accompanied by a Section 172 Notice, requiring you to confirm who was driving.
You must respond within 28 days. Failure to do so can lead to a separate offence (“failure to furnish”), carrying 6 points and a fine.
Contact us immediately for advice before responding. We can guide you on how best to handle the paperwork and assess your defence options early.
In specific, rare circumstances, you may admit speeding but argue special reasons why points or disqualification should not be imposed. Examples include:
These arguments require detailed preparation and supporting evidence—something we are highly experienced in presenting effectively.
Any conviction for speeding can lead to increased insurance premiums. More severe offences (e.g., speeding bans, high speeds) result in higher risk assessments by insurers, meaning premiums may rise substantially for several years.
By minimising penalties or avoiding conviction, we can help reduce long-term insurance costs.
Yes. We have extensive experience defending:
We understand how crucial your licence is to your career. Whether arguing for reduced penalties, avoiding bans, or presenting exceptional hardship applications, we are committed to protecting professional drivers.
Together, we have over 100 years of experience successfully defending clients accused of criminal offences throughout Scotland. We enjoy a stellar reputation as highly-regarded solicitors and will do everything in our power to ensure that you get the best result possible.
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