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.
Following the recent publication of The Legal 500 UK 2026 results we are delighted to announce that Alsters Kelley Criminal Litigation & Motoring Offences department has maintained their Tier 2 ranking in the General Crime & Fraud, West Midlands section.
A new road safety strategy is expected to be published by the government this autumn.
If you are turning 70 soon, or have a partner/family member or friend who is, take a look at latest blog written by Jas Thiara as she examines the driving changes and new road laws for the over-70’s.
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.
Uncover common myths about UK traffic offences and learn the facts to avoid legal trouble. Get expert advice from our legal experts!
Zombie knives and machetes are now illegal in England and Wales. Learn about the new law and what to do if you own one.
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.
Huge congratulations to Head of Criminal Litigation, Jas Thiara, who has successfully represented the defendant – Robert Walker-McDaid, who was being prosecuted in a long running case for ‘swatting.’
The Law Society were partially victorious in their recent challenge of taking the Government to Court over defence solicitors’ pay.
Is the Highway Code legally binding? Find out the facts from expert motoring offence solicitors at Alsters Kelley. Contact us today for expert advice.
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.
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.
Alsters Kelley Solicitors Ltd is celebrating after three of their service areas maintained their rankings in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500. The publication is widely acknowledged to be the world’s largest independent legal guide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
They say that appearing on TV can either make or break a person. Our very own Criminal Litigation and Motoring Offences lawyer Alias Yousef, appeared on Channel 5’s Traffic Cops last week, and since then has had a successful referral and enjoyed some notoriety in the local courts too!
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.
