Law & Legislation

Scotland’s default 20mph limit rejected b...

Jun 03, 2019Comments off

A committee of MSPs has rejected a Bill to make 20mph the default speed limit across Scotland, saying a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach would not give local

10 driving offences you didn’t know were ...

Jun 03, 2019Comments off

Many driving offences are clearly defined. If you drive at a speed faster than the limit on a particular road, you’re breaking the law. If

More drivers could be fined as MPs look to ...

Jun 03, 2019Comments off

UK councils should be given stronger powers to catch drivers committing traffic offences, according to MPs. In a recent report, the Transport Committee said stretched

Roadside breath tests to rise in June

May 31, 2019Comments off

Motorists are being issued with a drink-drive warning as police gear up for their annual Summer crackdown. The number of roadside breath tests carried out

Company car drivers pick-up on tax advantag...

May 30, 2019Comments off

For drivers considering switching their company car for tax reasons, new insight from automotive data experts cap hpi, shows lifestyle 4×4 vehicles present an increasingly

System a ‘game changer’ for identifying...

May 28, 2019Comments off

A new community-led system for monitoring and managing road traffic speeds is being made available across the UK. Designed to complement traditional Community Speedwatch schemes, AutoSpeedWatch

City of London is set to become the UK’s ...

May 28, 2019Comments off

The City of London Corporation’s most senior decision-making body, the Court of Common Council, has voted to make the Square Mile the first area in

Lawyers warn ministers: Highways England in...

May 28, 2019Comments off

Environmental lawyers have warned that Highways England’s failure to commit to measures to tackle air pollution on its roads is unlawful, and have written to

Careless turning could indicate a £5,000 f...

May 28, 2019Comments off

Drivers could put lives at risk and face a fine of up to £5,000 by failing to correctly indicate when turning near pedestrians. Aside from

Van drivers cause 10 injuries a week from t...

May 21, 2019Comments off

Tailgating is one of the most common causes of van accidents on UK roads, causing 10 injuries a week, according to research by Volkswagen Commercial