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First ever UK opt-out class action settleme...

Dec 11, 2023Comments off

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has approved a settlement between Mark McLaren, class representative in the Car Delivery Charges legal action on behalf of UK

Policeman

New sentencing guidelines for motoring offe...

Jun 26, 2023Comments off

A comprehensive package of 12 new and revised sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of motoring offences in England and Wales will come into effect on

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Court cases for speeding reach record high

Jun 19, 2023Comments off

Almost a quarter of a million drivers (245,043) were sat in the dock accused of speeding last year, the highest since records began, following analysis

What the UK’s new mobile phone laws mean ...

Jun 28, 2022Comments off

Fleet managers and drivers are still not fully up to speed about the use of mobile phones while driving. The introduction of new laws in

Driver texting on mobile phone

Transport Secretary declares “zero tolera...

Mar 25, 2022Comments off

From today, motorists are breaking the law if they use a handheld mobile phone behind the wheel for any use, including to take photos or

CSG Tanker beside fuel storage tanks

Red Diesel: Warning to users to get their t...

Mar 18, 2022Comments off

National waste management experts CSG have issued a warning to users of red diesel to ensure any surplus fuel in storage tanks is collected and

DVSA issues number plate concealment update

Feb 07, 2022Comments off

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is advising haulage operators that it is aware of a minority of operators who are deliberately attempting to

Van driver with sat nav

Almost half of van drivers risking £200 fi...

Feb 01, 2022Comments off

Almost half of van drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their licence as a result of using a sat nav

The Highway Code

Changes to The Highway Code

Jan 28, 2022Comments off

From tomorrow, 29 January 2022, rules for all types of road users will be updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people

Licence suspended after disqualified transp...

Dec 01, 2021Comments off

A disqualified transporter operator helping to run Solid Scaffolding resulted in the firm almost losing its licence. The company had its licence curtailed to just