Motoring fees

We have a team of advocates who have a wealth of experience representing clients facing all types of road traffic law proceedings.

For guidance purposes our fees are as follows;

First Hearing

Our fees for representing at a first hearing are as follows:

Excess Alcohol allegations

At Bristol Magistrates court – £300 plus VAT
At Bath or North Somerset Magistrates court – £400 plus VAT

Driving without due care and attention/failing to stop/failing to report/general road traffic allegations

At Bristol Magistrates court – £500 plus VAT
At Bath or North Somerset Magistrates court – £600 plus VAT

Totting/Exceptional Hardship Hearings

At Bristol Magistrates court – £500 plus VAT
At Bath or North Somerset Magistrates court – £600 plus VAT

Included in this fee is – obtaining and considering the prosecution evidence, a consultation at our offices, advice in relation to plea, and representation before the court.

Trial/Special reasons hearings

We will provide a tailored fee upon consideration of the evidence in the case, the issues, and the anticipated length of any hearing.

By way of guidance:
At Bristol Magistrates court:
Trial listed for half a day – £500 plus VAT
Trial listed for a full day – £1000 plus VAT

At Bath or North Somerset Magistrates court:
Trial listed for half a day – £600 plus VAT
Trial listed for a full day – £1100 plus VAT

In relation to all cases we require payment of the fee in advance.

The above fees are for guidance purposes only and can be reviewed/revised in appropriate cases.