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DANGEROUS DRIVING SOLICITORS
Our expert Dangerous Driving Solicitors in Manchester represent clients from all over the UK on dangerous driving charges.
If you are charged with the offence of dangerous driving, you need specialist expertise to provide immediate advice and legal representation.
Our Dangerous Driving Solicitors are the leading UK driving offence and criminal law defence firm with over 40 year’s experience in Road Traffic & Driving Law.
We offer the best privately funded defence representation to all motoring offences. We are here to help and we have over a 96% positive result rate. Contact us today.
Our team of Dangerous Driving Solicitors in Manchester regulalry represent clients at magistrates and crown court hearings across England & Wales.

Thanks so much 100% recommend to anyone looking for representation
Originally we were looking at a potential driving ban, a minimum sentence of community service, plus a fine and interviews with the traffic commissioner. On the day of the hearing the Crown Prosecution wanted all of the former, which would have meant the end of a driving career and the loss of livelihood.
On the eleventh hour and fifty nine minutes literally as we were walking into court, Brian managed to secure a deal with the prosecution which led the judge to serve up five points on the licence and a fine, all of the other charges were dropped.
Such a massive relief after nearly a year of worry and angst. If you need a solicitor that specialises in motoring offences Mr Koffman is the man you need, so ring him. I mean it ring him!
Thanks to Brains excellent representation, I won my case, keeping my licence and was rewarded £750 towards my costs.
Would highly recommend
Cheers
Nick
Excellent legal advice, excellent and professional customer service, outstanding legal representation. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending them to anyone who needs their services.
My sincere regards to the entire team at Brian Koffman&Co Solicitors
Both himself & his assistant were both very helpful and very reactive to both phone calls & email.
I had no prior experience of attending court, however Brian made me feel at ease as to what to expect.
The case in which I was involved, was quite complex, however his professionalism and attention to detail made sure I received the best possible outcome.
I would recommend him to others
Should you require assistance with a driving offence Brian is the person to hire.
Professional, meticulous, leaves nothing to chance.
Thank you Brian
Results from this would have been:
Banned from driving
Loss of job
Loss of house
Wedding cancelled
Honeymoon cancelled
The results would have ruined my life.
One email and meeting with Brian and all this was sorted. Completely stress free and both him and his assistant were amazing.
Couldn't rate them high enough
Thank you.
His knowledge is this area is amazing and the the advice he gave me put my mind at rest and made me hopeful that he could resolve the case without me receiving a ban.
Due to covid back log the case was very drawn out but the moment I heard from the courts, Brian was at the other end of the phone and he remembered my case every time, which shows a great personal touch. You wouldn’t get that with a large firm.
Brian managed to resolve the case with reduced points and I am extremely grateful for his help as a totting up ban would have been catastrophic for me.
He was brilliant during what has been a very stressful 8 months.
With a very frustrating case and my case management hearing date changing dates a number of times to my actual trail date changing dates a number of times, Brian was professional throughout and assured me throughout, it was clear from the start brains knowledge and professionalism was going to help me, after nearly three years of this case dragging out we finally got the trail date, and the outcome was outstanding, Brian is in the process of claiming some of my legal fees back which will also be a massive help for me, I couldent recommend Brian enough and would not hesitate to contact again if I needed to, thankyou brain.
Thank you Brian.
Brian decided that the best route to take would be to enter a plea of exceptional hardship. He explained everything clearly and guided me through the process whilst reducing the considerable stress I was under.
His efforts secured me the best possible outcome. Not only did I keep my licence, I also received the lowest possible fine.
I can't recommend Brian highly enough and would urge anyone in similar circumstances to contact Brian Koffman & Co Solicitors without hesitation.
Thank you Brian.
It was my first experience of having a penalty of this nature and was looking to instruct a solicitor to gain some advice on the best steps.
He was incredibly blunt and rude. He compared my enquiry to the likes of a doctor seeing a patient with no knowledge of the symptoms? Despite me being on the phone to answer any questions regarding the offence in question.
Completely bizarre and rude, with him then hanging up on me.
He is such a brilliant lawyer. He made me win the case. He is very professional, honest and an experience lawyer. I do highly recommend him. I’m giving him 5 stars. Thanks a lot.
In recent months Mr. Koffman has dealt with everything associated with my Fathers case from phonecalls to documentation ect.
Upon first meeting Mr. Koffman explained in detail what repercussions my Father could face as a result of his driving offences, following our understand Mr. Koffman immediately turned his attention to how he could help.
With afew meetings and several telephone calls a decision was made on how to proceed, following this Mr. Koffman travelled to us in order to attend court & won our case!
I cannot recommend him enough, everything was done to perfection and no stone was left unturned.
5* absolutely.
If ever you have a motoring issue Mr. Koffman is the man to see.
We have already recommended him to friends and will continue to do so.
Thank you again Mr. Koffman
He got me the outcome I requested and I couldn't recommend him or his services highly enough. I chose him from his excellent google reviews just like this one, and now can see why he is so highly regarded!
Thanks again Brian.
Hopefully, I never need to use you again, but if I do, you will definitely be the solicitor I use.
Thank you again for helping me.
Brian, thank you once again for all your hard work which in turn gave us the best possible outcome.
WE FIND SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST CHALLENGING DANGEROUS DRIVING CASES
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WHAT IS DANGEROUS DRIVING?
Dangerous driving is that which falls far below the standard of a competent and careful driver. The court will have to be satisfied that the driving is reckless.
Some examples of dangerous driving offences include:
- Ignoring traffic lights, road signs or warnings from passengers
- Dangerous overtaking
- Racing, going too fast or driving aggressively
- Driving under the influence of drink or drugs, including prescription drugs
- Driving with an injury that impairs your ability to drive
- Being unable to see clearly
- Not taking prescribed drugs when required
- Being fatigued
- Driving whilst knowing the vehicle has a dangerous fault or an unsafe load
- Driving whilst distracted by, for example, reading a map, using a hand-held phone, lighting a cigarette
- Causing serious injury
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DANGEROUS DRIVING CASE EXAMPLES
- Driving through red traffic lights and colliding with a vehicle that had the right of way
- Driving at speeds over 130 mph on the motorway
- Driving under the influence of drink the wrong way round a roundabout
- Attempting to overtake several vehicles and colliding with an oncoming vehicle
- Driving at speed through a residential area whilst being pursued by the police
- Pursuing a victim in a road rage incident and losing control of the vehicle causing injury
- Racing at speed
- Driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition
- Cases involving death by dangerous driving or serious injury
If you have been accused of dangerous driving please call our Dangerous Driving Lawyers today on 0161 832 3852 or complete the enquiry form above.
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR A DANGEROUS DRIVING OFFENCE?
The maximum penalty for dangerous driving is 2 years imprisonment and disqualification from driving for a minimum of 12 months.
As dangerous driving cases are so serious, even when nobody is seriously injured or dies, they can be heard in either the Magistrates Court or Crown Court. If found guilty the maximum penalties for dangerous driving are as follows:
- Disqualified from driving for one year (obligatory)
- The offender may be required to retake the (extended) driving test
- Unlimited fine
- 2 years in prison
- Sentences of community service may also be applied in England and Wales
An extended retest will involve obtaining a provisional licence and then taking a more detailed and extensive driving test. The extended driving test lasts for just over an hour compared with a normal test which lasts about 40 minutes.
The extended driving test will include further examination of emergency stops, parking (including reverse parking), strictly observing speed limits, reversing and three three-point turns.
CAN I GET MY DANGEROUS DRIVING CHARGES DROPPED?
If you have been charged with dangerous driving, our criminal defence lawyers can work on your behalf to get the best possible outcome. Every situation is unique, so please call us now for expert advice. In some instances, we may even be able to resolve your dangerous driving charge in a manner that ensures that you do not receive a criminal record.
The penalties for dangerous driving may be reduced if there are special reasons or mitigating factors, for example:
- There was a genuine emergency
- Your speed was not excessive
- The offence was committed due to inexperience rather than irresponsibility of the driver
The sentences, fines and penalty points will be higher if there is any evidence of the following factors:
- Evidence of the consumption of alcohol or drugs
- Using a mobile device
- Carrying out other tasks while driving such as eating, smoking or changing a CD
- Carrying passengers or a heavy load
- Tiredness
- Aggressive driving, such as driving much too close to the vehicle in front
- Competitive driving, racing or showing off
- Inappropriate attempts to overtake, or cutting in after overtaking
- Driving when knowingly suffering from a medical condition that is known to impair driving skills
- Driving a poorly maintained or dangerously loaded vehicle
- The offence is committed whilst the driver was disqualified/had no licence and/or insurance
In cases of causing serious injury by dangerous driving or causing death by dangerous driving, the penalties are greater.
HOW DO YOU DEFEND DANGEROUS DRIVING OFFENCES?
In order to find a defendant guilty of dangerous driving, the prosecution must prove that:
They drove well below the way a competent and careful driver would drive
It would be obvious to a competent and careful driver that driving in that way would be dangerous
The offence of dangerous driving must be distinguished from the less serious offence of careless driving. This is because to be guilty of dangerous driving the standard of driving has to fall way below the standard of a competent driver.
It can be difficult sometimes for the prosecution to distinguish between dangerous and careless when it comes to the standard of the driving. Obviously the prime aim of our defence is to secure an acquittal for the defendant, but if this is not possible, we would use every effort to have the level of charge brought as low as possible.
This is where our skilled Dangerous Driving Solicitors can argue that, for example, the driving was not dangerous, merely careless which can significantly reduce the penalties given.
EXAMPLE DANGEROUS DRIVING DEFENCES
Our team of Dangerous Driving Solicitors can offer a wealth of experience in defending dangerous driving charges and ensure the Courts treat you in the fairest way possible.
Some of the possible arguments include:
- Driving was not below the standard of a careful and competent driver
One possible defence to a dangerous driving offence is to dispute that your driving was below the standard of a careful and competent motorist. If successful, this defence may still lead to a conviction for driving without due care and attention. Although serious, this offence carries lower penalties.
- Necessity/Duress
Your driving was caused by pressure from the threat of violence or an actual assault.
- A Mechanical Fault
A mechanical fault that you were previously unaware of caused you to lose control of your vehicle.
- A Sudden Medical Condition
You lost control of your vehicle due to a sudden illness and/or a medical condition. However, if this was a pre-existing medical condition it could make matters worse.
If you find yourself investigated, charged or summoned for an offence of dangerous driving, please contact our Dangerous Driving Solicitors for advice and a no obligation consultation on how we can help you.
CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY BY DANGEROUS DRIVING AND THE PENALTIES (DD10 CONVICTION)
In December 2012, the offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving was introduced by giving courts the power to hand out heavier punishments to those convicted of the most serious of driving charges – with the exception of causing death. Parliament decided that a more focussed approach which targets offences with a specific set of circumstances was needed. This would create a middle ground between the lesser charge of dangerous driving and causing death by dangerous driving, and conviction in these cases will result in heavier penalties which reflect the severity of the injuries caused.
The court has the power to impose a maximum custodial sentence of up to five years’ imprisonment together with a level 5 fine and mandatory disqualification period of two years or more (unless exceptional circumstances are taken into consideration to not disqualify. Furthermore, those convicted will have to undertake an extended retest. If you are facing a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, you should enlist the services of a motoring offence specialist immediately or your chances of securing a more favourable outcome will significantly diminish.
Motoring offences such as careless, reckless and dangerous driving are taken very seriously by the police and the courts. These offences place other drivers and members of the public at risk. Dangerous driving is a serious offence that can be dealt with by the Crown Court rather than a Magistrates Court. Any motorist who has been charged with any of these offences should seek legal representation and advice from a solicitor or lawyer.
CONTACT OUR DANGEROUS DRIVING SOLICITORS TODAY
If you are currently facing a dangerous driving offence, it is crucial to seek legal representation as soon as possible. With extensive expertise in handling these types of driving offences, Brian Koffman & Co Solicitors are well-equipped to assist you and present a compelling case that will enable the courts to treat your situation with the utmost fairness.
The presence of an experienced road traffic solicitor significantly increases your chances of achieving a better outcome. We proudly serve clients not only in Manchester but also in the surrounding areas, including Leeds, Liverpool, and Sheffield.
For the very best privately funded defence and representation in motoring offences, look no further than Brian Koffman & Co. Motoring Offences Solicitors. Reach out to our team today by calling 0161 832 3852 or by completing the enquiry form below.
They helped me expertly when I really needed it. Diligent, professional, highly knowledgeable and considering what I was facing, absolutely amazing value.
Thank you Brian and team.