Failing to provide driver information to the police when required is a serious offence. If you have been accused of failing to provide driver information, we can help you.
For some motoring offences there’s a requirement for the police to issue a warning for an intended prosecution. This includes offences such as speeding, failing to comply with a traffic sign and driving without due care and attention.
If you’ve been stopped by the police, then you must be warned in clear terms that you could face a driving prosecution. If you aren’t warned at the time, or if the police didn’t stop you, then the police must serve a Notice of Intended Prosecution and Section 172 Request for driver information upon the registered keeper of the vehicle within 14 days of the alleged offence.
The Notice of Intended Prosecution and Section 172 Request for driver information are sent to the registered keeper. This is so the police can find out who was driving the vehicle at the time of the alleged offence. They can then order for a Fixed Penalty Notice or charge to be served upon the correct person.
If you as the registered keeper receive these and don’t respond within the 28 days, you’ll be charged with failing to provide driver information.
If you’ve been charged with failing to provide driver information, please contact us. Depending on your case, you may have a defence. We’ll review your case and advise you on all your options.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell?
It’s important you get advice from a road traffic law specialist even if you’re guilty. We can help you present your mitigation to the court, in writing or before the court in person, and help you seek the most lenient penalty.
If you’re at risk of a driving disqualification or of your licence being cancelled, we’ll advise you on your options and focus on keeping you on the road.
If you’re pleading not guilty, you’ll require legal advice from our experienced lawyers to guide you through the court process and advise you on the prospects of your case.
Over the decades of working on defences for failing to provide information, we’ve built strong working relationships with barristers. We’ll call on these people to help with your defence. Their expertise will be invaluable.
The team has over 25 years’ experience in the industry. Their experience and knowledge will be used to either win your not guilty plea or get a lesser sentence for a guilty plea.
We work flexibly around the UK. We’re able to come to meet you at your nearest office or organise a video or phone call. Our team will always work to best meet your needs.
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