Road Traffic Law

The rules of the road

Driving offences happen to many people, particularly those who travel from place to place during the course of conducting business. Law on the Web provides advice for drivers across the country and is in partnership with solicitors who have been successful in helping many people retain their licenses when serious charges have been brought against them. If you need expert help with any aspect of road traffic law, you are in the right place. We cover all the important areas of road traffic law, so you can be sure to find the information you need within our vast road traffic law section.

Indeed, this road traffic law section of Law on the Web is one of the most-used areas on the web for legal information on motoring and road traffic offences (RTOs to the legal profession). We cannot cover everything but we have done our best to cover the most important issues. We offer information for those who are concerned about the penalties they may face, plus we can put readers through to a panel of specialist solicitors willing to help you out without breaking the bank through our Find a Solicitor service.

We have also recently completed some research into the true cost of getting points on your licence. Thankfully we have also found a way to help you get the best deal on your motor insurance if you have points - find out more here.

Top motoring law matters

Drink driving

Perhaps the most serious of all driving offences — get the lowdown on drink driving laws here and find out what you might face if caught.

Questions to ask

• What drink driving offences exist?
• What happens if I am charged?
• What rehabilitation courses are available?

Driving Offences

There exists a wide range of motoring offences of varying severity which carry different penalties for the perpetrator. Click here for detailed information.

Questions to ask

• How many different offences are there?
• What happens if I'm caught speeding?
• How can I appeal against a conviction?

Endorsements, Disqualification and Revocation

The consequences of misbehaving on the road can be penalty points on your licence, disqualification from driving or the confiscation of your license altogether.

Questions to ask

• How many points do various offences carry?
• How do I get my license back after disqualification?
• What if I drive when disqualified?

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

Driving offences are not an indelible stain upon your character. Find out how those who err on the roads are given a second chance.

Questions to ask

• What if I offend again during the rehabilitation period?
• Will a driving offence stay on my criminal record?
• Can I get cheap car insurance with points on my license?

Seat belts & more

Make sure you don't fall foul of any of the many miscellaneous laws and rules which pertain to driving a motor vehicle.

Questions to ask

• What are the laws on seatbelts?
• Can I use my mobile phone when driving?
• What are the speed camera rules?