What is RightProtect?
RightProtect is a comprehensive motoring legal service, available exclusively to Right Fuel Card customers. It gives your drivers immediate access to qualified solicitors for any driving-related legal matter, from roadside emergencies to speeding tickets, licence issues to notices of intended prosecution. RightProtect ensures your drivers have expert legal guidance when they need it most.
Every fuel card holder on your account gets support from our legal advice line with advice from a qualified solicitor for any covered matter.
What comes with RightProtect?
Emergency & Incident Support
24/7 roadside legal advice
Police station representation
Police interview advice
Vehicle seizure / roadside powers
Failing to stop / report an accident
Careless or dangerous driving
Motoring Offences Support
Speeding offences
Mobile phone use while driving
Drink and drug driving
Driving without insurance
Licence issues / wrong category
Disqualified driving
Prosecution & Appeals
Notices of Intended Prosecution
Failing to provide driver information
Dangerous or defective vehicles
Sentencing guidelines advice
"Totting up" and exceptional hardship
Appealing convictions proved in absence
Applications to vary/remove disqualifications
General advice on next steps
RightProtect vs. insurance legal cover
Many insurance policies include legal cover, but this is often limited, reactive, and not available when your drivers first need support.
This means drivers can be left without representation at the roadside or when dealing with common motoring issues like speeding offences, licence queries, or notices of intended prosecution.
RightProtect goes further, providing immediate access to legal advice for a wide range of motoring matters, not just accidents.
Road traffic accidents are a reality for businesses
In Great Britain in 2025, there were an estimated 1,579 fatalities, 29,896 killed or seriously injured casualties and 127,161 casualties of all kinds. Every 17 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads.
Road traffic accidents are a reality for businesses running vehicles, and the right advice at the right time can make all the difference, not just for your legal defence, but for your business reputation and peace of mind.
Why RightProtect legal cover?
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Protect your business
Immediately speak with a solicitor for any driving-related legal issue, from roadside incidents to motoring offences.
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Works alongside insurance cover
Compliments your insurance by covering legal advice before, during, and beyond incidents, including everyday motoring matters.
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24/7 protection
Accidents don’t just happen 9 to 5. With RightProtect, you’re supported day and night, 365 days a year.
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Nationwide coverage
RightProtect helps your drivers wherever they have a phone signal - from the city centre to the A roads of the Highlands.
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Affordable peace of mind
Every driver receives 30 minutes of free legal advice per issue with a qualifies solicitor.
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Immediate representation
Drivers get legal advice at the roadside, support with police interviews, and guidance on offences, prosecutions, and next steps.
RightProtect FAQs
If you're still deciding whether or not to add RightProtect to your account, or you're a new customer exploring our wider services, let our frequently asked questions help you make sure you're making the right choice.
RightProtect is a comprehensive motoring legal service available to Right Fuel Card customers.
It gives drivers 24/7 access to qualified solicitors for any driving-related legal matter, from roadside incidents to motoring offences, licence issues, and legal notices.
RightProtect covers a wide range of motoring legal issues, not just accidents.
This includes road traffic incidents, speeding offences, mobile phone use, licence issues, notices of intended prosecution, and more.
If you are a new customer, you can select RightProtect during your fuel card application.
If you are an existing customer, you can complete our RightProtect request form to have it added.
Once you’ve added RightProtect to your account (either during application or afterwards via a request form), it becomes active 7 days after the account is opened, or after the product is requested.
No. Many everyday motoring issues can have serious consequences, including fines, points, or licence loss.
RightProtect ensures your drivers get expert advice early, whatever the situation.
RightProtect is available exclusively to Right Fuel Card customers. Any driver linked to one of our fuel cards with RightProtect added to the account can use the service, whether they’re an employee or agency driver. If you're currently a customer and haven't opted in, you can easily add RightProtect to your account.
Most insurance legal cover is limited to specific incidents and often not available immediately.
RightProtect provides broader, proactive legal support across a wide range of motoring issues, whenever your drivers need it.
Each driver receives 30 minutes of free legal advice per issue with a qualified solicitor.