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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
