Motorists Face More Parking Woes
Motorists are facing hard times when it comes to parking their cars as traffic wardens are on the rise and free parking spaces are on the decline as councils look to generate more cash. According to data sourced by car insurance firm LV, the number of hired traffic wardens by councils has risen by 5.8% […]
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Aug, 31, 2012
Sharp Rise in Motorists Using Twitter
A motoring report from the RAC has found that there is an increase in numbers of motorists using smartphones behind the wheel to access social media such as Facebook and Twitter. The poll, of over a thousand motorists, found the proportion of motorists, aged 25 – 44, accessing social media while driving had increased by […]
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- May, 23, 2012
TruCam Speed Gun to be Trialled
A new video speed gun is set to be trialled by British police forces. The TruCam contains new technology which collects more data simultaneously than traditional cameras. As well as recording the vehicles speed it also captures the driver on film meaning that officers may have irrefutable proof of speeding by motorists. The data recorded […]
Read MoreNew Continuous Car Insurance Law
On the 16th of February 2011 we wrote a post on how a new law was being introduced which meant that drivers would have to keep their cars insured at all times, unless the car is declared off the road – See Here . Now motorists are being reminded, by an advertising campaign, that this […]
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- May, 24, 2011
On The Spot Fines for Careless Drivers
Drivers, who are deemed to be driving carelessly, could receive a £100 on the spot fine for their actions as part of a government strategy to make Britain’s roads safe. Motorists who tailgate, undertake or cut up others may get an immediate penalty rather than being taken to court in a bid to create a […]
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- May, 11, 2011