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
Drink Driving Charge Reduced 10 Penalty Points Imposed
Drink / Drug Driving
Dumbarton Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was found in the driver's seat of his car and was considerably over the legal limit. It was 'a fair cop'. The problems really began when the matter w ..
  Kept Licence
It's Never Too Early To Call Your Solicitor
Careless Driving
Airdrie Sheriff Court
This case is good example of the importance of seeking legal advice at the earliest possible juncture. The original charges related to a driving incident whereb ..
  Kept Licence
Not Guilty Accepted By Crown For Speeding Charge
Speeding in Scotland
Hamilton Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court
This trial was heard on a particularly busy court day within Hamilton Justice of the Peace Court on 27 November 2018. Road traffic cases can often be low priori ..
  Kept Licence
Careless Driving Contrary to Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988
Careless Driving
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was charged with careless driving contrary to section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. When he received the Citation he contacted our office to seek a ..
  Kept Licence
Special Reasons Proof Glasgow JP Court No Insurance
Driving Without Insurance
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our former client was charged with driving without insurance contrary to section 143(1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Act 1988. When the police officers told him ..
  Kept Licence
Speeding Charge Deserted In Stirling
Speeding in Scotland
Stirling Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This case was set down for trial on 12 November 2018 in Stirling Justice of the Peace Court. The Crown case was lacking in a number of crucial respects and, as ..