Get Access to Expert Speeding Solicitors at a Fraction of the Cost...
DriveProtect
gives Members in England and Wales access to specialist road traffic legal advice, case preparation and Court representation — without paying normal Solicitor rates.
Trusted by 1,000+ British drivers since 2009
What is DriveProtect?
DriveProtect is a Membership organisation for Motorists in England and Wales who’ve either received a Speeding Ticket, or want to protect themselves in the event of Speeding Tickets in the future.
We retain specialist Speeding Solicitors on behalf of Members
To give you unlimited legal advice relating to Speeding and Motoring offences, and — when necessary — to prepare your case and defend you at Court.
We’ve been around since in 2009, and have helped Thousands of Motorists in that time.
Why You Should Use DriveProtect Instead of Going Direct to a Speeding Solicitor
We retain a firm of specialist Speeding Solicitors who we have a long term relationship with.
The Solicitors we contract with for Members have a proven track record, are highly professional, actually care about giving the correct advice, and getting the best possible outcome for Members at — or before — before Court.
The problems with going to a firm of Solicitors direct are twofold
1) The cost (see below!)
2) The difficulty of selecting a really good one
Solicitors vary in price significantly. Even if money is no object to you, choosing a truly top performer is not necessarily a case of “more expensive = better”.
By becoming a Member of DriveProtect, you’ll have the Lawyer selection taken care of for you, and the cost is *much* lower than going to a Solicitor directly.
The Real Cost of Going Direct to a Specialist Solicitor
Pensioner John Anderson faced a serious speeding charge and hired a specialist solicitor directly. By the end, his legal bill came to
£12,000
John’s £12,000 Legal Bill
Pensioner, John Anderson, recently faced a serious speeding charge and instructed a specialist solicitor directly. By the time the initial consultation, case preparation, fact-finding, and representation were complete, his legal bill came to £12,000.
Lost £12,000 in Irrecoverable Costs
John Anderson won the case, but he couldn’t recover a single penny of that £12,000.
This surprises most people. Even if you win, legal cost recovery rules introduced in 2012 mean defendants can only reclaim costs at legal aid rates — a small fraction of what a specialist solicitor actually charges.
£12,000 is not an outlier for a complex case with a specialist firm. It can be less expensive with a less experienced Solicitor. But it can also be considerably more with a well-known one.
When you’re being billed hourly, costs can rise quickly, way beyond what you initially expected.
DriveProtect fixes this by making top tier Legal Defence affordable.
How is DriveProtect so much Less Expensive?
To spend the as much as John’s single case in Membership fees, you’d need to be a Member for 40 years!
This is because of how DriveProtect is structured. We’ve retained the same specialist firm — and the same solicitor, Matthew, for over 15 years.
We bring them a consistent bulk of work from Members, so they work with us at rates that no individual could hope to negotiate on their own.
As a Member, you get the same service. You just don’t pay “retail” for it.
What You Can Expect…
Best Case Scenario
The best outcome is that you could have your speeding ticket cancelled or “thrown out” if there has been a technical or procedural error.
But even in the worst case where you have no legal defence at all, its still essential to use a good specialist Solicitor to put forward Mitigating Circumstances on your behalf.
This can be the difference between a hefty fine and a long ban vs a small fine and potentially no ban at all (or a much shorter one);
Mitigating Circumstances
If there is no legal defense to a ban, Mitigating Circumstances or “mitigation” is where you request a much lighter penalty — or in some cases no penalty at all — because it would, for example, cause exceptional hardship to someone.
Having a good Solicitor who knows how the system works is essential to present your case for mitigation. They do it day in, day out, so they know what Courts generally look for to “go easy” on you.
This is an often overlooked part of using a skilled and committed Solicitor who is looking for the best possible outcome for you.generally look for to “go easy” on you.
Comparison with Going Direct to a Solicitor:
Going direct to a solicitor
Usually expensive
Often charged hourly
Costs can escalate quickly
You may not recover your costs even if you win
Hard to know who specialises in speeding cases
DriveProtect
One joining fee + £25/month
Access to our retained specialist
No hourly rates from DriveProtect
Fixed court excess if representation is needed
Built specifically for speeding and road traffic cases
How it Works
Join DriveProtect
One off joining fee.
£25/month Membership.
No contract.
Cancel anytime.
Contact us when you get a ticket or summons
Don’t delay – the earlier Matthew can look at your case, the more options you have.
Matthew reviews your case
He’ll look for procedural errors that could get the ticket cancelled, advise on your best course of action, and advise you exactly what to do, and when.
Matthew represents you at Court, if necessary
With the aim of getting the case overturned or, if that’s not possible, arguing Mitigating Circumstances to get the lightest possible penalty.
NEED HELP WITH A SPEEDING TICKET?
For a joining fee and £25/month, you get direct access to Matthew
The same specialist Road Traffic Solicitor/Barrister DriveProtect Members have relied on since 2009.
No hourly rates. No unexpected bills.
Or get in touch with a question first ➔
No contract. Cancel anytime. England & Wales only.