It is estimated that 82,000 accidents are reported to the police each year. Each one of these involves a member of the public taking time out from their usual schedule to report the accident and so proposals to modernise the.
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Category Archives: Motoring Offences
Mobile phones – two strikes and you’re out !
Tougher penalties for using a hand held mobile phone whilst driving came into force on 1 March 17, which could have a knock on effect on operators’ businesses. The number of penalty points have increased from 3 to 6 and.
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Mobile phone use – tougher penalties for those who break the law.
The recent case of lorry driver Tomasz Kroker, who was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving has yet again highlighted the potentially devastating consequences of using a hand held mobile device.
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Removal of the paper driving licence counterpart
On 8 June 15 the paper counterpart of the driving licence was abolished. The removal will have an effect on operators, who should now review their systems for compliance.
One of the undertakings made when applying for a goods.
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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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Couple fall foul of s.172 requirement to advise who was driving.
A recent case has looked at whether the notice requiring the registered keeper of a vehicle to identify who was the driver can be served on more than one registered keeper.
The appellants, who were husband and wife, were both nominated.
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Had one too many, then beware of manoeuvring a vehicle even on your own property.
A recent case has shown that if you are over the prescribed limit then even if you are manoeuvring a vehicle even on your own property, you could risk a prosecution for drink driving.
The case involved what was meant by.
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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.
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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