Motoring and Vehicle Crime

"Exchange Chambers has a number of very experienced members capable of dealing with complex cases to the highest standard."

Chambers and Partners 2024

We have a dedicated team of barristers who specialise in all aspects of road traffic law and motoring offences.

Our barristers provide specialist advice and representation in the full range of road traffic and motoring offences. We act for individuals, companies and some of the UK’s largest insurers in cases of utmost complexity. We frequently handle the most sensitive and serious cases involving multiple fatalities.

We offer expertise in:

  • Criminal negligence/third party liability/directors and fleet management
  • Careless driving
  • Cases involving special reasons/exceptional hardship
  • Dangerous driving
  • Death caused by careless driving
  • Death caused by dangerous driving
  • Driving without insurance
  • Disqualification – due to excess alcohol, speeding
  • Failure to provide specimens (blood/breath/urine)
  • Inquests
  • Mobile phone offences
  • Speeding and totting-up penalty points
  • Taxi licensing

We also have extensive experience in vehicle-related fraud, including:

  • Finance and leasing
  • Fuel fraud
  • Import / export frauds
  • Insurance fraud
  • Ringing
  • Trading Standards

Members of the team frequently provide seminars and training to various legal and motoring organisations.

The Team