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In England, ‘Special Reasons’ covers the narrow grounds a magistrate can accept to avoid disqualifying a driver when a driving offence has occurred, typically after a drink-drive or similar offence. A solicitor explains whether the facts may meet the test for special reasons, and helps gather evidence to support that argument. They prepare submissions for the magistrates’ court, obtain medical records, letters from employers, and any other material that could show why a ban would be unjust or overly harsh, and they represent the client at the hearing.

Where a solicitor protects your position

Special Reasons submissions hinge on circumstances that would make a disqualification disproportionate. A solicitor collects medical reports, explains how health or other exceptional factors affected the offence, and frames these factors to the court. The process is time-bound and outcome-dependent, with the magistrates’ discretion deciding whether to exercise leniency in place of a ban.

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Michael Horne

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Today I had occasion to contact Michael Horne of Kidwells Solicitors(Bristol), as I was so incensed at receiving a debt collection notice for an offense committed at Bristol airport of stopping momentarily on red lines. Two parking charges were raised by the private company in charge of overseeing the airport. I was in dispute with the company and wrote two letters explaining the situation. I received a reply to one charge rejecting my reasons for non payment so I decided to pay this. However, I never received a reply for the second charge either confirming the charge or laying it aside. The debt collection agency when phoned, said a letter had been sent out via the Post Office, but we had never received this letter. We were told that until paid this debt would incur daily charges, at this point I contacted Kidwells. Speaking about the offences in question Michael Horne was very helpful in explaining that under law , two offences had been committed and although we could proceed with fighting this in court, the costs if we were not successful would far outweigh the debt that had been incurred. He gave this advice freely and did not seek any recompense, and wished us well with our proceedings. For this, I thank him, and for the understanding way he treated our complaint. I would thoroughly recommend Kidwells, Bristol from our experience and will certainlyuse them if needed in the future.

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Callum Morris

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I was recently represented by Callum Morris with regards to a speeding matter. Mr Morris was very professional throughout all of our interactions and managed to deal with the matter in a timely manner which included a positive outcome. I appreciated Mr Morris' frank assessment and expertise in this area of law. I highly recommend Mr Morris to all my family, friends and colleagues that have had any issues since.

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Katie Forrest

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Forrest Williams advised and supported throughout what became a long wait for court (9 months) and got a potential driving ban reduced to 6 points and fine. Its the outcome I wanted but realistically didn't expect to happen.

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Narinder Rathour

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Was accused of drink driving, went to court 3 times regarding it because kept running out of time. But sorted the third time with no convictions or anything

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Philip Robert Trotter

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I was recommended to engage the services of Hammond Trotter by another solicitor who said they would assist me best. My case was quite serious and I feared for the worst outcome. Philip was very professional, easy to speak with and used his experience to allay my fears. He clearly communicated my options throughout the process, made sure I understood the discussions he was having with the prosecution lawyer, using his expertise to resolve the case and I got the best outcome I could hope for. I would strongly recommend Hammond and Trotter.

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