New Road Safety Strategy Released
Earlier this month the UK Government published its highly anticipated Road Safety Strategy. The first for over a decade, it pledges to save thousands of lives on the nations’ roads and deliver on the government’s commitment to growth, safer communities and easing pressure on the NHS.
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.
Drink and Drug Driving: Know the Laws and Limits this Christmas
The festive period is a prime time for the police to be on the watch for drink drivers, so it’s crucial to be aware of the penalties that you could face if you’re caught drunk driving and how to stay on the right side of the law.
Learn the New 2022 Highway Code Rule on Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles
Read our specialist advice on the new Highway Code rules, which came into force on 1st June 2022. Drivers may get a fine and/or receive several points on their driving licence, simply for letting an ambulance go past.
Changes in the law on driving while using a mobile phone
Stricter rules on the use of mobile phones whilst driving came into effect on 25th March, highlighting a zero-tolerance policy for using a handheld device at the wheel.
Drivers face new fines and penalties for using mobile phones
Motorists now face £200 fines and six points on their licence if caught using a mobile phone for any purpose. It’s part of government plans to toughen road safety laws. The new rules will come into force next year.