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MOT Testing is regulated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The Agency regulates the MOT Testing regime, allowing Authorised Examiners to run MOT Stations and Testers to carry out vehicle examinations. A
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From 1st July 2025, new guidelines have been introduced by the Sentencing Guidelines Council, including a new sentencing guideline for Careless Driving / Driving Without Due Care. This follows a consultation in late 2024
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New figures from the Metropolitan Police show that 20,050 drivers in London were caught using handheld mobile phones while driving over a two-year period, from April 2023 to March 2025. This follows a 2022 update to the
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In the last decade, several steps have been taken to crack down on the use of mobile telephones while driving. In March 2017, the Penalty increased from 3 to 6 points, and in 2022, the law changed so that any ‘use’ o
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A red ‘X’ sign highlighted on a Smart Motorway, is used to indicate a lane closure and motorists are being reminded that this is a mandatory direction. This is now enforceable, and Police have the powers to send form
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Motorists driving into the capital within the ULEZ area must abide with the terms of the ULEZ road charging scheme. This includes updating TFL with cherished plate changes TfL have a vehicle checker which will allow you
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The Sentencing Council, which gives a structed guide to Courts when sentencing motoring offences, has launched a consultation which includes a change in the Sentencing Guideline for Careless Driving, also referred to as
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With England successfully through to the Euro final and celebrations starting early across the country before Sunday’s game, make sure you don’t end up with a post-match ban! Drink driving is an offence which carries
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Many drivers go throughout their life without any interaction with the Police and the Court. Infrequent low level offences may be dealt with by postal notices and awareness courses led by independent companies. However,
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We are well educated on the dangers of using a mobile phone whilst driving and the changes in the law have meant that any use or holding of a phone whilst driving is going to lead to a fine and 6 penalty points. The ques
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