Driving Solicitors in Reading

We act for drivers across Reading and Berkshire in all types of motoring cases – drink and drug driving, speeding, dangerous or careless driving, and totting-up disqualifications. With an office in Reading and a team that regularly represents clients at Reading Magistrates’ Court, we have a detailed understanding of how Thames Valley Police investigate motoring offences and how these cases are approached locally by the court.

We will always give you clear advice on your realistic options – possible defences, sentencing risk, and what can be done to protect your licence. You will have direct contact with a senior solicitor.

For many motoring offences we offer fixed fees, so you know exactly where you stand on cost.

Reeds is ranked Band 1 for criminal defence in the Thames Valley by Chambers & Partners and Top Tier by the Legal 500 – the highest rankings awarded by the two most respected independent guides to the UK legal profession. Those rankings are based on client feedback and the views of other lawyers, not self-promotion.

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Driving offences we cover in Berkshire

For immediate motoring offence advice and representation, contact our Reading team on 0118 902 7130, or email us at [email protected] or use our online contact form.

Reading Magistrates’ Court address

Reading Magistrates’ Court
Civic Centre
Castle Street
Reading
RG1 7TQ

Most motoring cases arising in Berkshire are dealt with at Reading Magistrates’ Court, including matters from Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Slough, Maidenhead and surrounding areas.

We regularly represent motorists from across Berkshire and the wider Thames Valley region, including Woodley, Caversham, Tilehurst, Earley, Ascot, Windsor, Thatcham and other surrounding towns and villages.

Our Reading Office

Our Reading office is based at 9 Greyfriars Rd, Reading RG1 1NU. We can offer appointments either in person or virtually, depending on your preference.

Voluntary Interviews for Driving Offences in Berkshire

Driving offences are often investigated with the police requesting that a driver attends a voluntary interview. This is because they may decide that it is not necessary to arrest somebody in order to secure evidence. However, they believe that a driving offence may have been committed and want to ask questions under caution.

Typically, the police already hold evidence such as witness statements, dashcam footage or CCTV by the time they request the interview. In other cases, there has been an accident and the police did not consider it appropriate to conduct an interview immediately at the scene due to the circumstances.

Although described as “voluntary”, the interview is still part of a formal criminal investigation and anything said can later be used in evidence. We regularly advise clients attending voluntary interviews for driving offences across Berkshire and the wider Thames Valley area.

We regularly attend police stations including Loddon Valley, Reading, Maidenhead and Newbury police stations. Before any interview takes place, we can contact the officer dealing with the case, obtain disclosure about the allegation and advise you on the best approach to the interview.

Meeting our Motoring Team