The Showman’s Exemption: Know Where You Stand – As most people in the road haulage industry are aware, there are numerous UK and EU laws …
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Driving Whilst Disqualified: Explained
Katie Price’s latest motoring transgression has drawn attention to a motoring offence unknown to many: driving whilst disqualified. The majority of the general population are …
Read MorePenalty Points – Not Just for Speeding Offences
Hear the words “penalty points” and one offence springs to mind – speeding. But speeding is by no means the only motoring offence for which …
Read MoreOverloading your vehicle-are you aware of the risks?
Every vehicle on the road has a permitted weight to certify what the maximum safe laden weight is, which can be split to show each …
Read MoreFailing to Provide a Specimen: What You Should Know
If you are suspected of driving or being in control of a vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the police can request …
Read MoreMyth-busting common motoring offences
Confused about whether you can send a text whilst your car is stationary, or think you have a choice about whether to provide a blood …
Read MoreWhat you need to know when attending court for a motoring or transport offence
Are you due to attend court for a motoring or road transport offence, but are unsure of what to expect or how to prepare yourself? …
Read MoreHow Long do Penalty Points Last?
If you have committed an ‘endorsable’ road traffic offence where you have either accepted the offer of a Fixed Penalty Notice, or have been found …
Read MoreWhat is a Notice of Intended Prosecution?
A Notice of Intended Prosecution is a document sent which informs you of an offence you may have committed which the police are intending to …
Read MoreWhat is a Single Justice Procedure Notice?
What is a Single Justice Procedure Notice? A Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJP/SJPN) is sent by the courts in relation to a number of criminal …
Read MoreNew roadside breathalysers could lead to increase in drink driving convictions
The government has announced its intentions to use new roadside breathalysers in a further move to catch motorists caught drink driving, with plans to have …
Read MoreMobile phone prosecutions fall by a third since tougher penalties introduced
Mobile phone prosecutions fall by a third since tougher penalties introduced Figures have recently been released showing that the number of people caught using a …
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