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
15th November 2015 Dorset is the most expensive county for driver’s education courses. Each year for offences including speeding, using a mobile phone and careless driving as an alternative to penalty points. According to motoring magazine Auto Express, Dorset is the most expensive county in the UK for the national driver alertness course (NDAC). It … Read more
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
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
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
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
