Mobile Phone Offence Penalties Set To Increase

19th January 2015 The Government’s Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced that he is considering A change in the law. It would see the number of penalty points on your driving licence for being caught using a mobile telephone or similar device whilst driving doubled from 3 to 6 points. Two similar convictions in 3 … Read more

Less common driving offences

06 October 2014 In addition to the well know driving offences like speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol, other motoring offences although less common, can cost you dearly either in terms of points on your licence, fines or both. David Williams is able to offer advice if you have been charged with any … Read more

Car Insurance Premiums May Rise

09 August 2014 Car insurance premiums could rise by as much as 15% during the next year, according to the AA. This is to reflect the Government’s personal injury reforms having a smaller effect on road claims than first thought. Make sure that you are insured to drive your car or other vehicle. Do not … Read more

Spy Cameras to be Restricted

23 June 2014 The Government has announced a ban on Council’s using CCTV cameras and “spy cars” to enforce parking restrictions. This will become law via the D Regulation Bill in the autumn of 2014 according to Eric Pickles, the local Government secretary. The decision is to prevent “overzealous” enforcement by certain Councils who see … Read more

Changes to Parking offences

23 June 2014 The Government has recently announced that drivers will get an extra 10 minutes to avoid parking tickets. Under the plans, motorists will not be given a fine if they return to their vehicle within 10 minutes after the time on the parking meter has expired. Good news for commuters to the larger … Read more

New Road Safety Rules for Trucks

16 June 2014 The Government has set out plans aimed at improving road safety. The new rules will include provisions that will see foreign lorry drivers, who drive when tired, facing on the spot fines of up to £500 and having their lorries seized. Good news for the safety of our motorists. For all road … Read more