Driving Offences — Professional Drivers
Professional Driver Solicitors in Chester
Your licence is your livelihood. Whether you drive a taxi, HGV, or company vehicle, a motoring conviction can end your career. Our specialist solicitors protect professional drivers — from licensing hearings to court representation.
How We Help Professional Drivers
Taxi & Private Hire Drivers
Hackney carriage and private hire drivers face unique licensing challenges. A motoring conviction or complaint can trigger licence revocation by the local authority. We represent drivers at licensing sub-committee hearings and appeals.
- Licence refusal, revocation, and suspension
- Licensing sub-committee hearings
- Appeals to the Magistrates Court
- Allegations of misconduct
- Plying for hire offences
HGV & LGV Drivers
Heavy goods vehicle and large goods vehicle drivers are subject to stricter rules than ordinary motorists. A driving ban or serious conviction can end a career. We provide specialist defence for professional drivers.
- DVLA vocational licence revocation
- Traffic Commissioner hearings
- Tachograph offences
- Overloading offences
- Driver hours offences
New Drivers
Drivers who have held their licence for less than two years face automatic licence revocation if they accumulate 6 or more penalty points. We advise new drivers on how to protect their licence.
- New driver licence revocation
- Retest requirements
- Exceptional hardship arguments
- Advice on penalty point accumulation
Company Drivers
Employees who drive for work face additional consequences from motoring convictions — including loss of employment. We advise on the employment law implications of driving offences for company drivers.
- Employment consequences of driving bans
- Company car policy implications
- Exceptional hardship (employment)
- Advice for employers
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep my taxi licence if I get a driving conviction?
Not necessarily. Local authorities have the power to revoke a taxi or private hire licence if the holder is convicted of certain offences or is no longer considered a "fit and proper person". We can represent you at licensing sub-committee hearings to argue that your licence should be retained.
What happens to my HGV licence if I am disqualified from driving?
A court disqualification from driving will also affect your vocational (HGV/LGV) licence. The DVLA and Traffic Commissioner may take separate action. We can advise on the implications for your vocational licence and represent you at Traffic Commissioner hearings.
I am a new driver and have received 6 penalty points. Will I lose my licence?
Yes. Under the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995, if you accumulate 6 or more penalty points within two years of passing your test, your licence will be automatically revoked. You will need to retake both the theory and practical tests. We can advise on whether there are any grounds to challenge the revocation.
Can I use exceptional hardship to avoid a ban if I drive for work?
Yes. Loss of employment is one of the most commonly accepted forms of exceptional hardship. We will gather evidence from your employer and present the strongest possible argument to the court.
Transparent Pricing
Indicative Fees for Professional Driver Cases
Professional driver cases vary significantly in complexity. We provide indicative fees below — all confirmed in writing before any work begins. All fees include VAT at 20%.
| Service | Indicative Fee (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Taxi / private hire licensing sub-committee hearing | From £1,200 |
| Magistrates Court appeal (licence revocation) | From £1,800 |
| Traffic Commissioner hearing (HGV/LGV) | From £1,800 |
| New driver licence revocation advice | From £360 |
| Exceptional hardship (employment-based) | From £1,020 |
Important note on fees
Professional driver cases — particularly Traffic Commissioner hearings and licensing appeals — vary significantly in complexity and preparation time. The fees above are indicative starting points. We will provide a precise written quote once we understand the full facts of your case.
Our Team
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Ritesh Chauhan
Consultant Road Traffic Offences Solicitor
Ritesh qualified as a solicitor in 2020 and has since built a focused practice in road traffic law. He provides specialist advice for professional drivers — including taxi, private hire, HGV, and LGV drivers — covering licensing sub-committee hearings, Traffic Commissioner proceedings, and new driver licence revocation. He understands that for professional drivers, their licence is their livelihood.
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Contact our road traffic solicitors in Chester today. We understand what is at stake for professional drivers.
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