Road transport offences - case studies

3. Stephensons acted for a company called to public inquiry concerning a number of matters. These included multiple convictions for drivers’ hours offences; poor maintenance and annual test history; transport manager’s repute; and insufficient financial standing. We assisted our client in effectively rectifying their affairs before the public inquiry and made representations on the company’s behalf at the hearing. The company retained its Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence.

4. Our transport lawyers acted for an HGV driver prosecuted in the Crown Court for conspiracy to create false tachograph records. The case involved multiple defendants, including drivers, transport managers and company directors. Following a thorough review of the case and the use of a leading expert witness, we were able to negotiate an agreed basis of plea with the prosecution. Our client subsequently avoided a custodial sentence.

5. Stephensons acted for a company called to public inquiry following its application for a Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence. The issue in this case was that one of the directors of the company had served two prison sentences for supplying drugs. We made effective representations to the traffic commissioner and our client’s application was granted in full.

6. Our lawyers acted for an HGV driver who was accused of exceeding the speed limit in an HGV. Following a thorough review of the case, particularly photographic evidence and tachograph records, we were able to establish that our client’s vehicle had not triggered the relevant speed camera. The case was dropped by the prosecution before trial.