Self-Driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans could soon hit UK roads

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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

Ban avoided following Failure to Furnish information allegation

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Client review after avoiding a driving ban for failure to furnish information

Kate avoided a driving ban after our specialist failure to furnish information solicitors took her case to Court

Mental health and failure to provide

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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

Special discount for registered Nurses

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12th May marks International Nurses’ Day and to celebrate, we’re offering 10% off initial legal fees for all registered Nurses throughout England and Wales. For many Nurses, their ability to drive to and from their place of work, or from patient to patient is vital, with some Nurses clocking up huge additional mileage to meet … Continue reading Special discount for registered Nurses

Jubilee weekend – Expect Road closures and delays

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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

International operators’ licence needed for operating light goods vehicles in Europe from 21st May 2022

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Department for Transport

The Department for Transport has issued the following reminder: "New EU rules that come into force on 21 May 2022 will require users of vans and other light goods vehicles which transport goods for hire or reward from the UK into, or through the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, to obtain an International Operators’ … Continue reading International operators’ licence needed for operating light goods vehicles in Europe from 21st May 2022

Transport Secretary considering 2-year MOT test

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MOT test

Earlier this week, an idea was floated in parliament for the annual MOT test to be replaced with a check every two years in a bid to ease the cost-of-living crisis. The move to a two-year check would save car drivers around £55 a year along with the costs of any vehicle repairs. Commenting on … Continue reading Transport Secretary considering 2-year MOT test

Six strange motoring offences that you probably didn’t know existed:

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Muddy road uk

Mud Etc If, as a result of your driving, you leave mud or indeed anything else without lawful authority on the highway and cause injury or danger to another person then you would commit an offence and face a fine of up to £1000. Playing football in the highway If you play football (or any … Continue reading Six strange motoring offences that you probably didn’t know existed: