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
Young Drivers May Face Passenger Restrictions
The Government have suggested under new proposals that newly qualified drivers could be restricted from carrying non-family members in an effort to cut the number of road accidents involving teenagers. According to statistics from the Association of British Insurers an 18-year-old driver is more than three times as likely to be involved in a crash […]
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- Nov, 19, 2012
Car Insurance Set to Increase for Women
The cost of car insurance for women is set for an increase as the EU gender directive will make it illegal for insurers to discriminate on the grounds of sex. Car insurance for women has been less for women over many years due to being responsible for fewer accidents and claims than men. However on […]
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- Nov, 14, 2012
Repeat Drink-Drivers Could Have Their Cars Seized
New figures have revealed a steep rise of motorists being convicted more than once for drink driving offences. In response the Government’s roads minister, Stephen Hammond, said “The police and the courts already have the power to seize vehicles in certain circumstances. We are currently exploring how we can make greater use of these powers […]
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- Nov, 12, 2012
Motorists 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
Wheel-Clamping Banned on Private Land
Wheel-clamping is now criminal offence if done on private land in England and Wales, but not Northern Ireland, thanks to The Protection of Freedoms Act. Lord Taylor of Holbeach, the Home Office Minister responsible for changes to vehicle clamping law, said: “This common-sense ban will give motorists the protection they deserve against rogue wheel-clamping and […]
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- Oct, 01, 2012
Classic and Modified Cars Face MOT Fail
The European Commission has proposed a shake-up of the MOT that will exempt cars more than 30 years old from MOT testing but only if they have not had any change in technical characteristics of their main components ‘such as engine, brakes, steering or suspension’. Under the plan, any vehicles that have been changed from […]
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- Sep, 07, 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
40mph Speed Limit for Rural Roads
A new 40mph speed limit could soon be introduced to many rural roads after the Department for Transport will make it easier for local authorities to introduce the limit on the quietest rural roads. The new guidance will also make it easier for local authorities to put 20mph zones in place. The consultation document says […]
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- Jul, 16, 2012
Scottish Drink Driving Laws to Change
Motorists in Scotland could soon be faced with a new drink driving limit after the Scottish Government announced plans to lower the limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg. These plans would bring Scotland in line with other European countries including Germany, France and Spain. The limit in England and Wales […]
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- May, 28, 2012