Driving Without Insurance – Case Dismissed
Our solicitor Mr Gary Bryan was instructed by a client who had received a summons for the following offence; Driving Without Insurance Client informed us that he had been stopped driving his motor vehicle by a police officer who immediately contacted his insurer. The officer asked the insurer whether they were aware of clients previous […]
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Jul, 08, 2015
New Drug-Driving Law Come Into Force
New rules on driving under the effects of drugs will come into force today. This means it is now illegal to drive with certain levels of some drugs in your body (eight illegal and eight prescription drugs). The additional rules run along side the current drug-driving law which means those found guilty can face a […]
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- Mar, 02, 2015
Speeding Fines in Four-Year High
More than 115,000 motorist throughout England and Wales have received fines for speeding, the highest level since 2009. The figures released by the Ministry of Justice show that 115,549 motorists in 2013 were fined. South Wales saw one of the biggest increases of fines with 6,491, from 2,181 three years earlier. A speed camera in […]
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- Jan, 02, 2015
‘Stealth’ Cameras to Enforce Motorway Speed Limit
Speed cameras are to be placed along the M1, M6 and M25 and motorways where the traffic flow is already controlled by different devices, such a variable speed limits. The ‘stealth cameras’ will be painted grey rather than the more common bright, and more obvious, yellow speed cameras. The Highways Agency have said that the […]
Read MoreTraffic Courts to Speed Up Motoring Cases
Courts dedicated to prosecuting minor motoring offences are to be set up throughout England and Wales. The pilot scheme, which has been been piloted in nine areas being Essex, Hampshire, Kent, Lincolnshire, Metropolitan Police, Nottinghamshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and West Yorkshire has been said to have successfully “simplified” the legal process. The new courts will only […]
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- May, 17, 2013
Young Drivers Face New Rules and Regulations
New, young drivers, may face new laws when learning drive under plans to reduce accidents being considered by the Government. Some of the suggestions include introducing mandatory lessons in the dark, motorway driving as well as a more rigorous practical driving test. New drivers could also be made to spend a year learning before taking […]
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- Mar, 27, 2013
Annual Motorway Tax Planned
Motorists who use motorways, and busy A-roads, may face a charge of up to £150 under new proposals by the Department for Transport and the Treasury. Under the proposals being drawn up by the Transport Department and the Treasury, a proportion of the money raised through road tax would be used to pay private contractors […]
Read MoreMotorists Could Pay More To Use Motorways
A new plan, being considered by ministers could see motorists pay higher road tax for using motorways – a “two tier” road tax system. The proposed scheme would see drivers who only drive locally and stay off major roads paying a lower rate of Vehicle Excise Duty than those who use motorways. A spokesman for […]
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- Oct, 31, 2012
Road Tolls to Reduce Congestion
The CBI, Confederation of British Industry, have called for an overhaul of how the roads we drive on are paid for. They have called for the introduction of pay as you go tolls. The CBI said private investment was necessary as there was a £10 billion shortfall in funding for Highways Agency projects and there […]
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- Oct, 08, 2012
Motorists Face New Wave of Fines
Motorists could soon face a new wave of fines as The Department for Transport is in discussions with around 20 councils that want the right to fine drivers who commit offences such as making illegal turns, straying into yellow boxes or driving in bus and cycle lanes. The councils in discussions include Birmingham, Brighton and […]
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- Aug, 28, 2012