A 77-year-old man with severe dementia was convicted in a fast-track court for failing to insure a car he no longer drove. The man had no memory of receiving a fine from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. Judge Louise Hammond accepted a guilty plea on the man’s behalf, imposing a six-month conditional discharge. The … Read more
The Department for Transport has launched an independent review into National Highways’ speed cameras after a technical failure. This investigation will assess cases dating back to 2019, affecting 154 cameras across 10% of England’s motorways and major A-roads. Transport Minister Lord Hendy said drivers wrongly convicted of speeding may reclaim losses, such as increased insurance … Read more
The Government has announced a new road safety strategy aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries by 65% by 2035. Key measures include stricter drink-driving laws, mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70, and the introduction of automatic emergency braking in new vehicles. The strategy also proposes increased penalties for uninsured drivers and a learning … Read more
