From Speeding to Mobile Phones: What You Don’t Know About Driving Offences | Is That Legal?

Think you’re safe because you were “only a few miles over the limit” or just glanced at your phone? Think again. In this first episode of Is That Legal?, Britton and Time Solicitors’ Paul Britton and Andreas Yiannaki unpack the most common UK driving offences and what they really mean for your licence. From speeding offences in the UK to the strict rules on mobile phone driving law, we explore the mistakes that can lead to points, fines, or even disqualification. We cover: 🔹 How totting up points can lead to a driving ban 🔹 What counts as exceptional hardship and how it can save your licence 🔹 The difference between careless driving vs dangerous driving 🔹 Why driving without insurance is treated as a strict liability offence 🔹 Whether you can fight a speeding ticket in the UK 🔹 How a solicitor can protect your rights in court Whether you’re a professional worried about losing your licence, or just want clear legal advice on driving offences, this episode explains the law in plain English and shows why having the right representation matters. 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - What are Drivers most afraid of? 4:01 - How Many Points do You Need to Get Banned? 7:38 - What is Careless Driving? 10:30 - What is Dangerous Driving? 12:36 - What if There is a Lack of Evidence? 14:02 - Oliver Lauren Studios 14:34 - Using Your Phone Whilst Driving 16:14 - Can Someone Report You to the Police for Being on Your Phone While Driving? 18:28 - Driving Without Insurance 21:17 - What Punishment Does Driving With No Insurance Carry? 22:50 - Is a Solicitor Worth it? 25:13 - Questions From Viewers Got a question about road traffic offences in the UK? Leave it in the comments and we may cover it in a future episode.