Our Track Record

Success rates are entirely meaningless.

Over the years, Michael Lyon Solicitors Limited has been responsible for securing thousands of acquittals in defended road traffic prosecutions. In cases where a plea of guilty has been negotiated with the Crown, thousands of our clients have received the benefit of a significantly reduced penalty. Make your own judgement by browsing our unparalleled wealth of experience gained from exclusively defending road traffic cases in every jurisdiction in Scotland. Some of our more high profile cases can be found in the Press & Media section.

Please use the menu below to view our Track Record in dealing with road traffic cases.

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  Kept Licence
Not Guilty After Trial Of Speeding On White Cart Viaduct
Speeding in Scotland
Paisley Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with speeding at 70mph on the White Cart Viaduct at a time when the speed limit had been reduced to 40mph due to temporary roadworks. The ..
  Kept Licence
Found Not Guilty Of Careless Driving & Failing To Identify
Careless Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with careless driving by colliding with another motor on the Clyde Tunnel Expressway in Glasgow. There was an additional charge of failin ..
  Kept Licence
Speeding On M80 Motorway Not Guilty
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with speeding at 84.07mph within a 50mph limit. The Crown sought an adjournment of the trial due to a lack of preparation which was refus ..
  Kept Licence
Speeding On A Restricted 30mph Road
Speeding in Scotland
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Speeding trials are our speciality and this case resulted in an acquittal after trial following an allegation of speeding at 45mph within a 30mph limit at Londo ..
  Kept Licence
Careless Driving Involving Speeding & Undertaking
Careless Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
The charge had been raised outwith the appropriate timebar and our plea to the competency was upheld. ..
  Kept Licence
Speeding At 62mph In A 40mph Limit
Speeding in Scotland
Coatbridge Justice of the Peace Court
Our client denied speeding and opted to appoint our firm to represent his interest. His faith in us was rewarded when he was found not guilty after trial. ..