In recent months, police forces across the UK have warned of a crackdown on speeding motorists, with greater enforcement of speeding fines and lower tolerance for what the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) claims are ‘irresponsible and dangerous drivers.’ more
Many new driving laws will come into force in 2017. Are you aware of what they are and how they could affect you? From road tax to speeding fines, the new laws are designed to make roads safer and hit offenders hard where it hurts the most – their wallet. more
Many people are surprised by the amount of power that police have when it comes to investigating suspected traffic offences such as driving under the influence of drink and/or drugs. However, it is important that the police exercise their rights within the boundaries of the law and ensure the person they are investigating understands their rights. more
Driving a vehicle without insurance is a serious offence. This guide explains what happens if you are caught driving an uninsured vehicle and the penalties you may face. more
Drink driving cause injury and death, not only to the drink drivers themselves, but to other road users and pedestrians. Despite the many, well-publicised campaigns over the years, it remains one of the most common offences prosecuted in the Magistrates' Court under the Road Traffic Act (RTA) 1988. more
There is nothing more annoying than returning to your car and discovering a parking ticket has been placed under your windscreen wiper. If you believe your parking ticket was issued unfairly this guide will take you through how to appeal the fine. (Before you appeal remember that in most cases, if you pay the fine within 14 days it is half the price). more
It may have happened completely unexpectedly. You are driving along, happily listening to music or a podcast, or maybe just lost in thought, when you suddenly see a flash in your rear-view mirror and you realise that you have been snapped by a speed camera. So what happens next? Let us explain. more
UK motoring law requires having at least the most basic - third party insurance to use the vehicle and drive the local highways. However, ‘using the vehicle’ has a broader context: by ‘using’ even parking and leaving it unattended is included. Even if your engine doesn’t start and you are steering tow-roped to the nearest body shop, you are still using the vehicle from a legal point of reference. You may even have your vehicle insured, but if you are not insured yourself, a penalty may follow. Importantly, the case where you grant a permission to an uninsured person to use a vehicle is considered to be a violation implying the identical penalties as if it were you driving the car. more