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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 […]
Drug Driving and its Consequences
Drug driving is a serious issue in the United Kingdom, with the use of controlled drugs leading to numerous accidents and fatalities on the road. The government has taken strict measures to tackle drug driving, and those caught violating the laws can face severe consequences. The consequences of drug driving […]
Learner Drivers are expected to wait nearly half a year for their test.
Test Centres are still trying to catch up with the back log that has occurred as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. Three years later, learner drivers are still being forced to wait weeks, if not months to sit their tests. The DVSA are aware of the issue and are […]
Unreliable Drug Samples Produced in Drug Drive Cases
When a driver is suspected of Drug Driving, a roadside swab may be used an a preliminary test, followed by a blood sample which is analysed and reported. Drug driving laws were tightened in April 2015, when a specific offence of driving over a prescribed level of drugs came into […]
West Yorkshire Police Officer Jailed For Nominating his Wife as Driver to Avoid Receiving Points
A police officer and his wife, both employed by West Yorkshire Police have received prison sentences for perverting the course of justice after it was discovered that they gave false information about the driver responsible for speeding offences. On two occasions, cameras has recorded a male driver, but each time […]
Drivers could face penalty for seatbelt offences
Wearing a seat belt is legal requirement for both drivers and passengers. This has been the case for front seats since 1983 and rear seats since 1991. At present, if you are caught driving without a seatbelt, you will face a £100 fixed penalty or fine at Court up to […]
Section 172 Notice – Do I Have to Name the Driver of My Car?
If your car is involved in a driving offence a section 172 notice is provided with the Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) for the driving offence, this usually comes in the post. The s.172 is the requirement to provide driver information. You must respond to this. If you don’t respond, […]
15 Frequently Asked Questions About Speeding
1. What is the national speed limit? The maximum speed limit of a single carriageway road is 60mph. On dual carriageway roads and motorways it is 70mph. The national speed limit road sign is a white circle with a diagonal black rectangle. 2. How many […]
GB Sticker Changing to UK Sticker for Cars Travelling Abroad after 28th September 2021
As of the 28 September 2021 the national identifier for all UK registered vehicles who travel abroad will change. The national identifier is the sticker or emblem placed on the rear of the vehicle which clearly identifies which country the vehicle is travelling from. At present vehicles registered in the […]
