Professional Driver Defence
Specialist representation protecting the licences of professional and commercial drivers.
Tachograph Offences
HGV & Taxi Drivers
Livelihood Protection
Professional Driver Defence — Protecting Your Livelihood
For HGV drivers, PSV operators, taxi drivers, delivery professionals, and any driver whose employment depends on their licence, a driving ban is not merely an inconvenience — it is a direct threat to livelihood and family financial security. Charles Ferguson provides specialist road traffic defence for professional drivers throughout Glasgow, Lanarkshire, and across Scotland, combining forensic legal expertise with a clear understanding of the occupational stakes involved.
The Impact of Disqualification on Professional Drivers — Losing your licence as a professional driver typically means losing your income, and often your employment. This can have cascading consequences: mortgage or rent arrears, inability to meet family financial obligations, and loss of years of investment in specialist training and licensing. For HGV and PSV licence holders, disqualification from driving a car simultaneously removes the vocational entitlement. These consequences form the foundation of the strongest exceptional hardship arguments.
Exceptional Hardship — Strongest for Professional Drivers — The exceptional hardship defence is at its most compelling when the driver is a professional who cannot readily transfer their skills to non-driving employment. We prepare these arguments rigorously with: employer statements, evidence of the essential role of driving in your specific job, financial impact calculations, evidence relating to dependants and family obligations, and any attempts made to identify alternative employment. Courts are persuaded by specific, well-evidenced cases — not general assertions.
Full-Spectrum Road Traffic Defence for Professionals — Charles Ferguson provides complete defence for all road traffic charges including drink driving, dangerous driving, speeding, no-insurance, and mobile phone offences — treating the professional context as central to the strategy in every case. The earlier you seek advice, the more options are available. Contact us today for an urgent, confidential consultation and let us protect your livelihood.
Testimonials
Thanks to Jackson and everyone at Charles Ferguson. Really helpful and professional service — I felt in very safe hands.
HGV Driver — Totting Up Hearing, Glasgow Sheriff Court
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to our most common questions.
Does losing my car licence affect my HGV or PSV licence?
Yes. Disqualification from driving a motor vehicle under road traffic legislation typically removes entitlement to drive all vehicles, including those requiring vocational licences.
Can I use my occupation as grounds for exceptional hardship?
Yes. Professional drivers have some of the strongest exceptional hardship arguments available. Occupational dependency combined with family financial impact is highly persuasive.
What if I can prove I would lose my job if banned?
Evidence of specific, imminent job loss supported by an employer statement is central to a successful exceptional hardship argument for a professional driver.
Can I drive while my case is pending?
Generally yes, unless the court has imposed an interim disqualification. We will advise on your specific circumstances at the outset.
Will 6 points revoke my licence as a new professional driver?
If you are within 2 years of passing your driving test, accumulating 6 or more points results in automatic revocation under the New Drivers Act. We can advise on the implications.
What is the best way to protect my licence as a professional driver?
Yes. Legal Aid entitles you to choose your own solicitor. You are not limited to a duty solicitor.
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