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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

Latest Traffic Legal Roundup

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

Driver education courses in Dorset

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

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

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