Innocent drivers forced to pay for court cases

In proposed changes to the current system for defendants who challenge motoring convictions, drivers will see a dramatic reduction for costs being reimbursed for defending the case. Currently drivers who successfully defend their connection often see over 80 per cent of their costs recovered. However under the new revised system, which will assess your ability to pay many drivers will recover less than 20 per cent - even if successful.

This is predicted to result in a substantial increase in the number of convicted drivers, as motorists charged with an offence plead guilty - rather than risk the cost of defending their case. Currently in the UK one in four drivers who attend court successfully challenge their conviction. However thousands of innocent motorists simply will not be able to afford to challenge their cases.

Defending even a simple speeding case can cost as much as £4,000 without the benefit of legal aid. This is often out of the reach of most individuals to challenge the conviction, even if there is a valid dispute. Convicted drivers often experience higher insurance costs and limitations on vehicle hire and jobs which require a driving licence.

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