Category Archives: Motoring Offences

Road traffic offenders to be traceable across the EU.

A directive is to be adopted by which the UK becomes party to a system of cross border exchange of information on road traffic offences. The new EU cross boarder enforcement directive was adopted by the European.
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Changes to drink drive laws

The government has introduced proposals to overhaul the drink drive laws, which are being heralded as the biggest changes in over 40 years. Although there are no proposed changes to the legal limit, there are significant changes in the procedure that.
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Car insurance – is yours valid?

Recently introduced legislation aims to target those drivers who drive without car insurance. Under powers introduced last month, it is not only an offence to drive an uninsured vehicle but also to keep one. If you are the registered keeper of.
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New drivers – make sure that you are insured.

In the euphoria of passing your driving test, don’t forget that the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995, establishes a two year probationary period for newly qualified drivers. If you accumulate 6 or more points during that period then the.
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Change of Mind – Guilty Plea Driving Offence

A recent case has shown the when served with a summons, the defendant should consider the matter carefully before submitting a guilty plea. The defendant had pleaded guilty by post to a driving offence. He then received notification that the.
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Legal costs – a victory for the innocent

Potential defendants should welcome the recent ruling made against plans for those found innocent to bear a greater proportion of their legal costs. Regulations introduced last year significantly reduced the amount that an innocent defendant or one against whom charges had.
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How soon do I need to report an accident?

Don’t fall foul of the requirements to report an accident and risk having a minimum of 5 unnecessary points on your licence. Do I need to report an accident? Yes! The Road Traffic Act 1988 makes it clear that where there.
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Beware of the dangers of summer drinking

The government is about to launch a campaign to persuade people of the consequences and dangers of summer drinking and driving, not only on the number of fatalities and serious injuries, but also the personal consequences on the defendant, which.
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New L plate proposals

The Government has introduced proposals to reform L plate proposals and the system by which we learn to drive. This is in an attempt to cut the number of road deaths, particularly amongst newly qualified drivers. The Driving Standards Agency intends.
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Perils associated with a winter wonderland

Although some may be hoping for a white Christmas and for children the recent cold snap brought the pleasure of being able to play in the snow, for motorists, the winter weather brings additional problems. For those who are unfortunately.
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New provisions for careless driving.

Changes to sentencing guidelines and the part introduction of provisions of the Road Safety Act during August 2008 have meant a shift in the emphasis placed on careless driving. The changes will hit home the message that driving involves control.
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Your NIP is in the post!

For certain offences and subject to certain exemptions, the law requires that the defendant must have either been warned at the time of the offence of the possibility of prosecution or served with either a summons or notice of intended.
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