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CCTV reveals mew council methods for dishing out motoring fines

An investigation has shown that, using CCTV to capture errant motorists, the councils are using new methods of giving out fines in an effort to meet certain targets. In the last 20 years, the number of drivers on the road has increased by 30%, and the number if fines have also increased substantially, sparking fears […]

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Motoring offences set to be dealt with in special courts

The Government has announced that it is introducing special dedicated courts, across the country, to deal with cases which involve speeding, and driving without insurance. With over half a million motorists’ cases occurring every year, serious and complex cases are getting less attention from the magistrates. Most of the motorists do not report for their […]

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Fuel costs still major concern despite recent price cuts

According to a research study by leading vehicle re-marketing firm BCA, fuel costs continue to be a premier concern for motorists, despite many leading supermarkets dropping pump prices at their outlets. The results showed that 75% of motorists cited fuel as their major concern, while over 33% were dismayed that the government was not taking […]

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Risky drivers see insurance lowered thanks to F1 technology

Those who hold insurance policies with telematics could save up to £201 on their car insurance compared to other standard policies, and this is good news for the young drivers that telematics specialise in and their biggest market is in young female drivers aged 17-19. According to recent analysis by MoneySupermarket.com, young drivers could be […]

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A surefire way of arriving at work with a smile on your face

INTERNATIONAL RIDE TO WORK DAY – MONDAY 17 JUNE 2013 Ride to Work Day by numbers: £7,000,000 the value of the UK motorcycle industry 3,500,000 motorcycle licence holders in the UK 130,000 average miles a British commuter will travel to work in their lifetime £50,000 average commuter spend (if they don’t capitalise on cost-savings by travelling by motorcycle or scooter) 1,708 hours stuck in traffic […]

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Veteran of the London-Brighton runs takes on a much bigger challenge in America

The world famous Royal Automobile Club, who host the oldest motoring event in the world, the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run every November, is wishing one of their regular participants, Joy Rainey, the best of luck as she sets off on an epic 2,826 mile trip across America this Saturday, the 13th April. At […]

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