On 25 March 2022 the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 come into force and will close a gap in the law which required a mobile phone or device to be performing an interactive function for…
Police often interview drivers when investigating offences of dangerous and careless driving, and drink and drug driving. Sometimes they take place immediately after an incident and at other times much later after other witnesses have been spoken to. There is…
Next year the law is going to change to make it unlawful to hold a mobile device in the hand whilst driving, whether the device is doing something or not. Legislation has not kept up with technology and for a…
The VERY lavish life of 'hard up' Lady Eliza Manners! | Daily Mail Online It is always a little difficult to know exactly what to say about stories like this. I have to keep in mind that my regulator…
Over the last 12 to 18 months I have participated in more hearings by video link than ever before and I think this will become a feature of court life for a long time to come. Such hearings are often…
At present there is no law expressly making the use of laser jammers unlawful, but a number of prosecutions arising out of their use makes it risky to use one. The consequences can be serious. At present there is no…
I was interested to read a press release issued by confused.com about trends in speeding offences in the UK. The article presents data from a Freedom of Information request which shows that speeding offences are significantly on the rise. I…
On the 29th of May 2020 the High Court decided that North Wales Police were wrong to dispose of someone's motorhome by auction after deciding an insurance certificate wasn't valid. On the 29th of May 2020 the High Court decided…
I am frequently asked for information about speed awareness courses. The most common questions seek clarity over eligibility, and whether a course can be requested. This short guide is intended to help answer these and other questions. I am frequently…
Earlier this month the High Court rejected a prosecution appeal against a Magistrates’ Court’s decision to find a motorist not guilty of speeding. The Court restated quite an old principle of law and will be of interest to those …