Racing Charge at Hamilton Sheriff Court. Racing charges carry an automatic period of disqualification. The client was charged with racing, along with another driver, and reaching speeds in excess of 100mph. There were evidential issues with how the speed was measured by the police. A detailed expert report about where the incident took place was instrumental in persuading the Crown to reduce the charge to one of careless driving. The same report was was also important in persuading the court to refrain from disqualification. Penalty points were imposed and the client retained his driving licence.