Dealing with a motoring prosecution can be worrying and can have serious consequences for both your personal circumstances and your work, especially if you drive for a living. This can include:
- Disobeying traffic signals – ignoring traffic lights or road signage
- Driving under the influence – driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Driving while disqualified – driving when your license has been suspended
- Driving without insurance – driving without legal vehicle insurance or failing to produce a legal insurance certificate when requested
- Not wearing a seatbelt – not wearing a secure seatbelt while driving
- Reckless driving – driving in a manner that endangers yourself and/or others
- Speeding – driving over the speed limit
- Using a mobile phone while driving – using a hand-held mobile phone while driving
No matter which offence you may have committed, having to attend a magistrates’ court can be a daunting prospect, especially without legal representation in your corner. Even a minor road traffic offence can disrupt your day-to-day life and impact both your professional and personal life with serious and long-lasting consequences.
As a member of Community, you and your immediate family have access to our expert in-house legal team who can support you with a road traffic offence. This includes legal advice and support with preparing to attend a hearing, as well as representation and advocacy support, for a fixed fee.
How to get legal support with a road traffic offence
If you or a member of your immediate family have been accused of a road traffic offence, you should speak to your Branch Secretary (if you are in a recognised Community branch) or our Member Service Centre on 0800 389 6332, at help@community-tu.org, or by filling out this form. Please note that Community is unable to assist with any issue that pre-exists your membership with us.
Your matter will then be passed on to a Community Regional Officer or representative who will assist you in completing an application for legal assistance, and a relevant legal representative will be appointed to advise you on your road traffic offence and next steps.
Frequently asked questions about road traffic offences
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Due to service demands it is not always possible for our advisors to reply to your query immediately. We aim to respond within 48 hours of receipt.
If your employer has invited you to a formal meeting (disciplinary, grievance or appeal) and you are seeking representation, if you have not already done so via this form, please provide us with all relevant supporting information including any notes/minutes from any investigation process and your email/letter of invitation, which should include full details of when and where the meeting is due to take place.
Please note that representation is not provided for investigation meetings.
If you have any further queries, please contact our Service Centre Department on 0800 389 6332 or at servicecentre@community-tu.org.
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