Christmas Crackdown on Drink and Drug Driving
A reminder that police all over the country are getting into the festive spirit with a timely warning against drink and drug driving. Many police forces have released hard hitting videos to demonstrate the deadly consequences of drink or drug driving.
Using Hands-Free Mobile Phone Whilst Driving
Using a hands free mobile phone device whilst driving could land you in prison. Just because it is legal to use a phone hands-free does not mean it is always safe to do so.
‘An Honour Indeed’
Stefan Hunka, Head of Criminal Law and Member of Alsters Kelley LLP attended the Valedictory Ceremony last week to mark the retirement of His Honour the Recorder of Coventry Judge Richard Griffith Jones.
Increased Fines for Speeding Motorists – Don’t be caught out!
In April a new set of regulations came into force to punish speeding motorists. There will be a significant increase in fines for the worst offender although for those who are a couple of miles over the minimum, nothing will change.
Drivers Beware – penalty points doubled for using a mobile phone whilst driving!
Penalties for holding and using your Mobile Phone while driving have increased from the 1st March 2017.
Using a handheld mobile device while driving is illegal. You could now be given 6 points on your licence and fined £200.
Duty Provider Crime Contract Announcement
As part of the Government’s plans to lower the Criminal Legal Aid bill, it is reducing the number of firms contracted to provide 24-hour Duty Solicitor cover at police stations from 1,600 to 527 across England and Wales from January 2016.