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Drivers found guilty of the most serious speeding offences could face harsher penalties under new sentencing guidelines, but some confusion still surrounds the new law change. Stricter punishment for drivers committing the most serious of offences came into effect on April 24, but this doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story. The decision has been made in an attempt...
It’s thought that over 2.2 million UK driving licences are out of date, so make sure yours isn’t one of them. According to the DVLA, over 2.2million driving licences are out of date and people don’t know it. So if you’ve got a photo driving licence, get it out and check the 4b date on it,...
A total of 77 drivers were stopped and handed tough new penalties as part of a week of action to catch motorists using mobile phones behind the wheel according to Lancashire Police. During the week long operation, which took place between March 1st – 7th, officers targeted major trunk roads and areas where concerns had...
Ignorance of the law is no excuse but a simple mistake can still lead to a serious motoring offence for even the most sensible driver, as was illustrated in a rather embarrassing case for Scotland’s Transport Minister recently. Humza Yousaf was caught driving a friend’s car without the proper insurance, highlighting this complex issue many...
New rules being introduced next year will see backless car booster seats banned for younger children. Currently, children weighing as little as 15kg – around three years old – are permitted to travel in backless booster seats. The change in law was originally expected to come into force next month. but the United Nations must implement...
You wouldn’t consider getting behind the wheel after having a few drinks, so what’s so different about doing it the next morning if you’ve been out the night before? Some people think that if they have been to sleep, that means they are alright to drive – but in fact, you could wake up still...
A ban on smoking in cars with children has resulted in just one fine in a year, an investigation has found. It became illegal for motorists or passengers to smoke in a car in England and Wales, with anyone under the age of 18 present, from October 2015. Offenders were warned they could face a...
Drivers caught using a mobile phone at the wheel will no longer be able to avoid getting points on their licence by taking a training workshop. The fine slapped on motorists caught illegally using their phone will also be doubled from £100 to £200 under the plans and penalty points will increase from three to...
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