Th UK Government's latest press release describes a new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles: A new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, has been launched today (Monday 23 May) by Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment. The … Continue reading Self-Driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans could soon hit UK roads
As we close out Mental Health Awareness Week, we’d like to highlight a common but serious motoring offence we deal with that sometimes has mental health issues at the heart of its defence. The offence is failing to provide a specimen for analysis. Section 7(6) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 makes It an offence … Continue reading Mental health and failure to provide
As we all know, the Queen is set to celebrate her platinum Jubilee with events running over the special extended bank holiday weekend from Thursday 02 – Sunday 05 June. Towns and Cities across the UK are hosting events to celebrate Queen Elizabeth becoming the first British monarch to reach the milestone after 70 … Continue reading Jubilee weekend – Expect Road closures and delays
Dangerous drivers could face harsher sentences as a new bill by former Prime Minister Theresa May makes it way through the Commons. The bill proposes to make changes to dangerous driving laws. The changes will increase courts freedom to issue tougher sentences for those who have committed serious motoring offences. The updates could see some … Continue reading Proposed changes to Dangerous Driving Law could Send Offenders to Prison for Life
It has long been the case that your full photocard driving licence needs to be renewed every 10 years. However, due to recent uncertainty caused by Covid19, the DVLA has extended driving licence renewals until November 2021. If your photocard driving licence is due to expire before the end of 2020, you will now be … Continue reading DVLA extends driving licence renewals
Amidst the excitement of passing a driving test, it’s crucial that new drivers take the time to familiarise them with a vitally important law which applies specifically to them. The New Driver Act and who it applies to The new driver Act applies to ‘new drivers’ who are within the first two years of passing … Continue reading The New Driver Act and what it means for New Drivers
As described in our article on “are random drink or drug tests legal”, you can be asked to undergo a roadside drug test if either: The officer reasonably suspects you’ve consumed drugs;The officer reasonably suspects you’ve committed a motoring offence;You’ve been involved in an accident; If you’ve never done drugs, or haven’t for several months, … Continue reading What to expect during a roadside drug test
As described in our article on “are random drink or drug tests legal”, you can be asked to undergo a roadside breath test if either: The officer reasonably suspects you’ve consumed alcohol; The officer reasonably suspects you’ve committed a motoring offence; You’ve been involved in an accident. There are currently fifteen, home office approved roadside … Continue reading What to expect during a roadside breath test?
