You're a professional driver. You get a letter. It's from the local council, and it's not good. They're "reviewing your licence" following a customer complaint. Or maybe you've hit 6 points on your DVLA licence, and they're calling you in.Your first instinct is to panic. Your second is to think, "I need a lawyer."So you call the solicitor who
When 'I Didn't Know' Isn't a Defence: The 'Special Reasons' Argument for Driving Without Insurance
It is a scenario that can happen to even the most careful of drivers. You are pulled over for a routine check, and to your genuine horror, the police officer informs you that your insurance policy has lapsed or been cancelled. Your immediate, honest reaction is, "But I had no idea! I thought I was insured." In the eyes of the law, however, th
Anatomy of a Defence: A Dangerous Driving Case Study
A charge of "dangerous driving" can turn a person's world upside down. It is a serious allegation that implies not just a mistake, but a wilful disregard for the safety of others, and it carries the threat of a criminal record, a mandatory driving ban, and even prison. Faced with what can seem like damning evidence, it is easy to feel that yo
A Driver's Guide to Dangerous Myths: What Every Taxi Professional Needs to Know
The taxi and private hire trade is a community rich with shared experience and "cabbie-rank wisdom." While this advice is often invaluable for navigating the day-to-day challenges of the job, it can become dangerously misleading when it comes to the complex and unforgiving world of licensing law. A decision based on a common myth, rather than
A Business Decision: Calculating the True Return on Investment of Hiring Taxi Licensing Solicitors
As a professional taxi or private hire driver, you are a business owner. Your vehicle is your equipment, your time is your service, and your licence is your single most valuable income-generating asset. Like any smart business owner, you know that you must be willing to invest to protect your most critical assets from risk. When your licence