Our Track Record

Success rates are entirely meaningless.

Over the years, Michael Lyon Solicitors Limited has been responsible for securing thousands of acquittals in defended road traffic prosecutions. In cases where a plea of guilty has been negotiated with the Crown, thousands of our clients have received the benefit of a significantly reduced penalty. Make your own judgement by browsing our unparalleled wealth of experience gained from exclusively defending road traffic cases in every jurisdiction in Scotland. Some of our more high profile cases can be found in the Press & Media section.

Please use the menu below to view our Track Record in dealing with road traffic cases.

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  Kept Licence
Dumfries Totter On 9 Points Speeding Found Not Guilty
Speeding in Scotland
Dumfries Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was on 9 points and was then caught speeding. It was on camera, and the police witnessed the incident first-hand. We were instructed to try to find ..
  Reduced Sentence
Speeding 9 Points 21 Day Ban
Speeding in Scotland
Elgin Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was on 9 penalty points and was facing a well-prepared allegation of speeding. Our Mr Simpson appeared and managed to persuade the Court to deal wit ..
  Kept Licence
Speeding Inverness 100mph In 60mph Limit Average Speed
Speeding in Scotland
Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of speeding at 100mph in a 60mph limit, and faced an almost certain disqualification. We examined the case and advised that a 'Not Guilt ..
  Kept Licence
Forfar Road Traffic Lawyer
Speeding in Scotland
Forfar Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was already on 9 penalty points when he was detected travelling at 81mph in a 70mph limit. His licence was essential to his employment and there was ..
  Kept Licence
Speeding Charge Kirkcaldy Court
Speeding in Scotland
Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Our client was accused of speeding. The incident was captured on camera. Our client had 9 penalty points. We were instructed to try and find a way out of the ca ..
  Kept Licence
Perth Speeding Trial 9 Points Found Not Guilty
Speeding in Scotland
Perth Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
This case called for trial in Perth J.P. Court on 24 January 2023. A simple speeding charge on the M90 whereby the Police checked our clients speed at 93mph by ..