Who must wear a seatbelt? The Motor Vehicles (Wearing of Seat Belts) Regulations 1993 make it a requirement for all drivers and passengers to wear a seat belt. What is the punishment for a seat belt offence? You could receive an on the spot fine of £100, up to the maximum £500 for not wearing … Continue reading The law on seat belts
Being accused of drug driving is one of the most frightening and stressful things that can happen to any motorist. A conviction could mean a driving ban, criminal conviction, loss of a career, loss of independence, the list goes on. Thankfully, with our expert motoring law solicitors on hand, the nightmare of false charges being brought can be overcome by dedicated and focused legal work to secure the rightful result - a not guilty verdict. Our recent client from Northamptonshire talks about his recent experience:
Motorist acquitted of drug driving tells of his experience as a client of Ashworth Motoring Law following his not guilty verdict.
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The maximum fine for speeding has long been £1,000 (unless on the motorway, in which case the fine could be up to £2,500) alongside the possibility of penalty points or a disqualification.
However, with the introduction of changes to the operation of speeding fines under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, s.89(1), the maximum amount you can be fined has now increased as of the 24th April 2017.
October is National Tyre Safety month and as specialists in Motoring Law, we want to raise awareness of the vitally important checks that should be performed on a vehicle’s tyres to ensure they’re safe and legal.
Basic Tyre checks:
Tyre tread - The legal tread depth is 1.6mm. This can be checked by inserting a 20p into the tyre’s tread groove. If you can see the rim of the coin at any point around the circumference, then the tyre may be illegal.
Tyre pressure – The recommended tyre pressure for your vehicle can be found on the inside of your car door, petrol cap or owner’s manual. Tyres can be inflated to the correct pressure at most petrol stations.
Tyre condition – You should regularly check for any lumps, bumps or cuts in the tyre. If you are unsure about the condition of your tyre you should seek advice from your local tyre specialist.
Being caught with defective tyres would result in a £2500 fine and three penalty points per tyre.
Driving on defective tyres also significantly increases your risk of being involved in an accident.
Many local retailers are offering free tyre health check throughout the month of October. To find your local dealer
