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What you should know
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he 10 golden rules of dealing ith prosecutions . Do not simply "cave in". This may be a false economy.
• Seek specialist advice from legal practitioners who are well versed both in court work and transport law. Do not assume that because a guilty plea is inevitable there is no point in taking advice.
• You may not be guilty at all -there are many technical defences.
Do not assume you are guilty simply because you are prosecuted. Even if you are guilty you need to drive down the fine, the penalty points and the seriousness with which the case is viewed when you report it to 6 the Traffic Commissioner. r 7. Remember the value of a good drivera scarce commodity these days. Good drivers sometimes make mistakes and are prosecuted. They do not I become bad drivers overnight. Do you want to help them in their court case?
8 Take action as soon as you receive a summons and consider taking expert advice if you are asked to attend any VOSA/police interview. 9. Stand up for yourself if a case is brought against you. 10. Do not be rude or "difficult" with the court/prosecution. If you iso, do you simply spoil all your good points with bad ones.