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New Driver Offence Solicitors: Protecting Your Licence During Probation
Being a new driver and facing penalty points can mean losing your licence completely—even if you’re only one point over the limit. At Scarsdale Solicitors, we are expert new driver offence solicitors who specialise in defending probationary drivers across England and Wales, with a proven high success rate in motoring offence cases. Moreover, our new driver offence solicitors have saved hundreds of licences from revocation.
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Understanding the New Driver Probationary Period
The probationary period is a critical two-year window that applies to all drivers who passed their test on or after 1 June 1997. Specifically, this period begins from the date you pass your driving test—not when you receive your physical licence.
The Six Point Rule
Under the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995, if you accumulate six or more penalty points within your first two years of passing your test, your licence will be automatically revoked. Importantly, this revocation is mandatory—magistrates have no discretion to avoid it.
What Happens When Your Licence is Revoked:
- Your driving licence is sent back to the DVLA
- You immediately lose your driving privileges
- You must apply for a provisional licence
- You must pass both the theory test again
- You must pass the practical driving test again
- All accumulated penalty points are removed once you repass
Consequently, the impact on your employment, education, and daily life can be devastating. Therefore, defending new driver offences requires specialist legal knowledge.
Why Choose Scarsdale Solicitors?
Why Choose Our New Driver Offence Solicitors
When your entire driving future hangs in the balance, choosing the right legal team makes all the difference. Moreover, Scarsdale Solicitors offer expertise that general solicitors simply cannot match.
High Success Rate in Motoring Cases
Our proven track record speaks for itself. Specifically, we’ve saved hundreds of new drivers from licence revocation across England and Wales.
Specialist Knowledge of New Driver Law
We have in-depth knowledge of:
- Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995
- Tactical ban-instead-of-points strategies
- Minimum penalty point negotiation
- Technical defences specific to new drivers
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Clear hourly rates for complex matters
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Personalised, Compassionate Service
We know this is likely your first encounter with the criminal justice system. We provide:
Clear, jargon-free explanations
Regular updates on your case
Evening and weekend appointments
- Multilingual support (English, Urdu, Punjabi)
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Immediate case assessment
Nationwide Representation
While based in Rochdale, we represent clients across England and Wales in all magistrates’ courts and Crown Courts.
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We also provide expert legal representation across multiple practice areas throughout England and Wales. Moreover, our experienced team delivers specialist advice with a proven high success rate in motoring cases. Therefore, whatever legal challenge you face, we have the expertise to help.
Motoring Offences
Our motoring law specialists defend all driving-related charges with exceptional results. Specifically, we handle:
- Drink Driving Solicitors – Expert defence for all drink driving charges
- Drug Driving Solicitors – Challenge drug test results and fight for your licence
- Careless Driving Solicitors – Defend careless and inconsiderate driving charges
- Failing to Provide Specimen Solicitors – Expert defence for refusal cases
- Totting Up Ban Solicitors – Exceptional hardship applications to save your licence
- Driving Without Insurance Solicitors – Challenge no insurance prosecutions
- Mobile Phone Driving Solicitors – Defend mobile phone offences
- Traffic Light Offence Solicitors – Challenge traffic signal prosecutions
- Driving Licence Offence Solicitors – Defend licence-related charges
- Licence After Ban Solicitors – Assist with licence applications post-disqualification
Drink Driving Services
Furthermore, our drink driving defence includes specialist support for:
- Drink Driving Breath Test – Challenge breathalyser evidence
- Drink Driving Blood Test – Contest blood sample procedures
- Drink Driving Urine Test – Defend urine sample cases
- Drink Driving High Readings – Defend serious high reading cases
- Drink Driving Borderline Cases – Fight cases near the legal limit
- Drink Driving Repeat Offenders – Defend repeat offence charges
- Drink Driving Hospital Cases – Specialist hospital procedure defence
- Drink Driving Limit – Expert advice on legal limits
- Drink Driving Sentencing Guidelines – Navigate sentencing procedures
- Drink Driving Penalties – Understand and minimize penalties
- Drink Driving Defences – Comprehensive defence strategies
- Drink Drive Rehabilitation Course – Access rehabilitation options
- Drink Driving Insurance Impact – Manage insurance consequences
- Drink Driving Employment Consequences – Protect professional status
Drug Driving Services
Additionally, our drug driving expertise covers:
- Drug Driving Cannabis THC – Challenge cannabis driving charges
- Drug Driving Cocaine BZE – Defend cocaine driving prosecutions
- Drug Driving Sentencing Guidelines – Navigate drug driving sentencing
Failing To Offences
Moreover, we defend all “failing to” offences including:
- Failing to Provide Specimen – Expert defence for refusal cases
- Failing to Furnish Information – Defend driver details offences
- Failing to Stop/Report Accident – Expert accident reporting defence
Other Motoring Services
Consequently, our comprehensive motoring defence also includes:
- Special Reasons Solicitors – Special reasons to avoid disqualification
- Perverting Course of Justice – Defend serious perverting charges
- Police Station Representation – 24/7 custody representation
- Convicted in Absence – Challenge convictions made in your absence
Criminal Defence
Our Criminal Defence Solicitors provide expert representation for all criminal charges. Therefore, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, we protect your rights and freedom.
Immigration & Sponsorship
Furthermore, our Immigration Solicitors guide individuals and businesses through complex visa applications, sponsorship licences, and settlement matters. Consequently, we ensure compliance and maximize approval chances.
Family Law & Divorce
Additionally, our Family Law & Divorce Solicitors provide compassionate support through divorce, child custody disputes, and financial settlements. Therefore, we protect your interests during difficult times.
Get Expert Legal Help Today
Don’t face legal charges alone. Contact Scarsdale Solicitors today for expert advice and representation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding offences and process helps you make informed decisions about your future.
The two-year period starts from the date you pass your practical driving test, not when you receive your physical licence.
Yes. If you accumulated points as a learner driver, these count towards the six-point threshold during your probationary period.
Yes, if offered by the police. Moreover, accepting a speed awareness course means no points are added, which is ideal for new drivers.
Your licence will still be revoked. Importantly, it doesn't matter whether the six points come from one offence or multiple offences.
You cannot appeal the revocation itself, but you can appeal against the conviction that led to the points. Moreover, your licence may be restored pending appeal.
There is no mandatory waiting period. However, you must pass your theory test before you can book your practical test.
Yes. Furthermore, insurers treat revoked licence holders as high-risk drivers, significantly increasing premiums.
Yes, but remember the probationary period continues running. Moreover, any UK convictions during this time still count.
All penalty points are wiped clean once your licence is revoked. However, any new points after you repass your test start a new probationary period.
Absolutely. Therefore, the stakes for new drivers are much higher than experienced drivers. Moreover, expert new driver offence solicitors dramatically improve your chances of avoiding revocation.
Why Wait? Your Defence Starts Now
As a new driver, accumulating just six penalty points means losing your licence completely and starting over. However, with expert legal defence from experienced new driver offence solicitors, many cases result in complete acquittals or tactical short bans that preserve your licence.
At Scarsdale Solicitors, we’ve helped hundreds of probationary drivers successfully defend charges across England and Wales. Moreover, our high success rate in motoring cases, combined with over 20 years of specialist experience, means you’re in the safest possible hands.
Don’t assume you have no defence. Don’t risk representing yourself. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
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I would like to thank Shazia and the Scarsdale team. Super efficient, fast responding and knew exactly what to do in the situation I was in. Highly recommend for any immigration needs