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Strict Interpretation by High Court as to What Amounts to a Mobile Phone Offence
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’ of the phone, not just use requiring some form […]
Thousands of Drivers Fined After Ignoring Red X Rules
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 formal notices to a driver suspected of contravening the Red X and […]
Motorists Reminded to Update TfL with Cherished Plate Changes
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 to see verify whether your vehicle is compliant or whether a daily charge […]
New Sentencing Guideline Proposed for Careless Driving
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 Driving Without Due Care and Attention or Inconsiderate Driving. The offence of Careless Driving is committed when […]
Drink driving: Leave the penalties to England and make sure that you’ll be coming home!
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 a disqualification, fine and can even carry a custodial sentence. Don’t get caught off-side: what […]
Will I Get a Criminal Conviction for a Motoring Offence?
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, when the position escalates and is referred to Court or results in endorsement on the Licence, […]
Using or Holding a Mobile Phone While Driving
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 question is whether this goes far […]
Artificial Intelligence to Detect Mobile Phone Driving Offences
Driving using a mobile phone is one of the most common driving offences leading to prosecution or fixed penalties. With less patrols available to police the roads, forces are bringing in new ways to detect offences and to deter drivers. We have seen in recent years Police relying on HGV […]
POLICITIANS PUSH FOR ZERO TOLERANCE ON SPEEDING FINES.
In 2022, it is estimated that there were some 323 billion road miles covered by vehicles in Great Britain. The Office for National Statistics published data to suggest that an estimated 45% of car users exceeded the speed limit on 30mph roads alongside other worrying statistics for other vehicle and […]
App to Improve Accessibility for Public Transport
Department for Transport have issued a new Code of Practice to help ensure that navigation apps offer filters such as step free journey options, to help disabled people and to promote safer journeys. The Code of Practice, named ‘Mobility as a Service’ (MaaS) can be found on the government website […]
