The government have made proposals that are going to suggest that the speed limit on the motorways are increased to 80 mph. This is something that you would think Formula One drivers would not necessarily protest against, however former racing driver, Damon Hill has said that he has been angered by the suggestion. He also […]
Category: Motoring Laws
Companies that have a fleet of vehicles are being urged to take precautions against thieves who are taking catalytic converters. It might seem unusual to think that people go around stealing these items off cars, but they can be resold for a high price. An insurance broker have recently issued a statement saying that people should […]
Simon Best, the chief executive of IAM, has recently stated that a new strategy needs to be introduced which will deal with elderly drivers. He has said that the number of elderly people on the roads is at a higher level than ever before and the need for an improved strategy has never been more […]
A recent survey has been released by the comparison website MoneySupermarket.com, which has shown that around 15 percent of motorists have driven without insurance. The punishment for this is severe, and there is no question that it is illegal. However, the number of people driving without insurance on the UK’s roads is significant. In order […]
Road accidents can be very traumatic, especially when it is not your fault. They can also be quite intensive in terms of emotional stress and physical injuries. Making a road accident claim will ensure that your suffering does not go uncompensated. Road accidents, notably collisions and other incidents involving more than one party are often […]
Last year, 170,000 people just couldn’t wait until they got there to make a call or send a text, causing traffic accidents and showing an absolute disregard for the safety of others, just because the call was too important to miss. This is the fifth most common road crime and, according to law enforcement numbers. […]
The government wants to see more money for supporting people who’ve been the victims of serious crimes. Ken Clarke, the Justice Secretary has recently stated that he wants to see £20 added to all motoring fines which he is describing as a ‘victim surcharge.’ It is not just motoring crimes that this victim surcharge is […]
The government have recently proposed plans to change the speeding fines from £60 to £100. They’ve called for the proposed increase to make an addition to the funds of the Victims Surcharge program which has recently had a £50 million cut by the government. The changes have been put forward by Ken Clarke, the Justice […]
Justine Greening, the Transport Secretary, has just announced that from no on, drivers are to be released from the realms of red tape that is currently required by the Government. As a result of the Road Transport Red Tape Challenge, the Government’s process that aims to get rid of the burdensome, overcomplicated and largely unnecessary […]
A new poll from confused.com has revealed that the midnight switch off of the lights on the roads of the UK, which the government implemented in 2010, pose safety risks to motorists. As we approach the shortest day of the year, the insurance experts at confused.com reveal that 67% of UK drivers oppose the switch […]