Welcome to Smith Bowyer Clarke, Road Transport Lawyers for HGV and PSV Operators and Drivers in the UK and around Europe
Whether you are an operator, driver, or transport business, our lawyers provide, simple, straightforward, and practical legal solutions to all your transport problems.
The road transport industry is one of the most heavily regulated in Europe, and can often appear confusing. That’s why you need a law firm that knows the industry inside out. Many of our lawyers are CPC accredited Transport Managers, and have an insight into the practicalities of running a compliant road transport business.
Free initial consultation – Fixed Fees
For a no-obligation, free initial consultation or rapid answer to a simple query just get in touch. We know how busy you are, and can attend at your operating centre, home or place of business at a time to suit you – we provide a truly national service.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Our lawyers can assist you with all road transport matters, including:
OPERATOR LICENSING & TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER
Traffic Commissioner’s Public Inquiry
Driver Conduct Hearings
Operator licence Applications and Variations
Specialist transport advice to big business
Compliance audits and assistance
DVSA (VOSA) & POLICE
Interviews under caution
Stops, inspections and Fixed Penalties
Reclaiming seized vehicles
CRIMINAL DEFENCE
Drivers’ hours and working time offences
Falsifying tachograph records
Overloading and defective vehicle offences
Manslaughter
Causing death by dangerous or careless driving
CROSS-BORDER & INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT
Border Force penalties for carrying migrants
Locating missing vehicles
Cabotage
Illegal importation
Speak to one of our lawyers today and find out how we can help you and your business.