Special Reasons Upheld No Points

Kept Licence
Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Our client was stopped by Police on the M8 motorway eastbound following a minor speeding issue. The PNC check confirmed that the vehicle was uninsured. Our client was acquitted of the speeding charge and the court was persuaded to uphold our special reasons argument that it was not appropriate to impose any penalty points in relation to the insurance matter.

Published: 31/05/2017

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