Speeding On London Road Glasgow 54mph Not Guilty

Kept Licence

Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

London Road in Glasgow is subject to a 30mph speed limit. It also home to a rather large Police station. Our client was clocked at 54mph and, if convicted, would have faced a period of disqualification under the totting-up provisions. We identified a technical line of defence which was upheld at trial and our client was acquitted of the charge.

Published: 15/06/2017

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Our client was accused of speeding at 101mph on the M74. Following a speeding trial the Sheriff decided that the police officers did not give credible or reliable evidence and found our client not guilty of the charge. Despite stating that he was very experienced, one road traffic officer claimed that he could not tell the Court the difference between a saloon and an estate car. This was a great result. There was no risk to our client's licence and was defended solely on a point of principle....

Speeding On London Road Glasgow 54mph Not Guilty

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