Prosecution of any employer or employee for breach of the Drivers' Hours Regulations or under the Construction and Use Regulations is an extremely serious matter, the implications of which cannot be overstated.

There are only a very small number of lawyers in England and Wales who are experienced and competent to represent defendants in this most specialist area.

The VI employs specialist solicitors to prosecute. Competent and effective advice to defend such matters is fundamental.

The Traffic Commissioner and the Transport Appeal Tribunal have repeatedly stated that they are not interested in an excuse from an operator that he pleaded guilty "as the price of peace".

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