Drink/Drug-Driving and Road Safety During the Festive Period
As the festive season bring in the celebrations, it also sees a rise in drink and drug-driving incidents. Read latest blog from Head of Criminal Litigation and Motoring Offences, Jas Thiara, for her tips and legal insights on staying safe on the roads this Christmas.
Losing your licence? You could use the exceptional hardship argument
Losing your driving licence can have a significant impact on your life, particularly if you rely on driving for your job, children or the care of others.
Is It Illegal To Drive With…
Motoring offences are not always straightforward. Many traffic laws can be complicated and require careful consideration to understand what is, and what isn’t legal.
Following The New Highway Code Rule: Why You Should Wear Sunglasses When Driving this Summer
The Alsters Kelley Motoring Offences team are here to guide you on following the new Highway Code regulations, which now include wearing sunglasses when driving.
All new cars sold in UK must be fitted with a Black Box
Did you know that from July 7, any new car manufactured for sale in the European Union, must be fitted with speed limiters and a Black Box monitoring system?
The new regulations have been introduced in a bid to tackle the increasing number of people killed, or seriously injured, on our roads. Current cars on the road are not affected and even though the UK has now left the EU, the law still applies.
Check the Highway code
We’ve all read some, or perhaps all, of the Highway Code at one time or other in our lives probably in order to pass our driving test. But following a public consultation last year, this 90-year-old publication is about to make some significant changes.