StM1ike2021 THE HOT STORY Campaigners are urging reform of the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) after an 87-year old woman with dementia was convicted for £43 of unpaid car tax. The SJP allows rapid prosecutions in closed hearings, raising concerns about wrongful charges against vulnerable individuals. Errors have seen wrongful prosecutions and charges against people who are … Read more
As a learner driver or a newly qualified driver (which lasts for two years from the date you pass your driving test) if you accumulate 6 or more penalty points, the DVLA will automatically revoke your driving licence. You will then need to start from the beginning, apply for a new provisional licence and retake … Read more
As a learner driver or a newly qualified driver (which lasts for two years from the date you pass your driving test) if you accumulate 6 or more penalty points, the DVLA will automatically revoke your driving licence. You will then need to start from the beginning, apply for a new provisional licence and retake … Read more
David Williams can help you. I knew I was in trouble as soon as I saw the police car pull out behind me. I knew I shouldn’t have had that 3rd pint but the banter in the pub was a laugh. My wife was out so I thought why not? I see in my mirror … Read more
Driving and Eyesight Requirements Learner Drivers – Do you have the right motor insurance? News Roundup. Abolition of the Criminal Court Charge. Tougher penalties for motorists using mobile phones whilst driving. The Criminal Court Charge – what is it? Driver education courses in Dorset Caught Drink Driving? What Happens Next? I aim to keep you … Read more
30th January 2020 In the UK there are two vision standards that drivers must meet to be able to drive a car on the road: How well you can see (your vision); and How far you can see around you (your visual field) Vision This is measured in two ways: – By reading the letters … Read more
9th February 2017 Laser Pen Law A new law will make shining handheld lasers at pilots, train or bus drivers an offence, regardless of whether the vehicles were put in danger. Offenders face being jailed or fined thousands of pounds. Civilian Patrols could fine Motorists Civilian Road Patrols could be handed powers to fine drivers … Read more
7th January 2016 With effect from 24th December 2015 the Criminal Court Charge, introduced by the government for all criminal offences committed after 13 April 2015, has been abolished. Any offences committed after 24 December 2015 will no longer attract the compulsory charge. However, the abolition is not retrospective and so will continue to apply … Read more
28th December 2015 The government are set to implement higher fines and penalties for those caught using a mobile phone when driving. The current fixed penalty will increase from £100 to £150 and for those drivers prosecuted the current 3 points will increase. Lorry drivers caught will face having 6 points put on their licence. … Read more
19th November 2015 When anyone is convicted after a trial or pleads guilty to any criminal offence which includes a driving offence, they will have to pay (in most cases) a new charge to help pay for the administration of the criminal justice system. Apart from the victim surcharge which was introduced by the labour … Read more
