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…
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 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…
I read this recent BBC news story with considerable interest. I have been asked more times than I can remember; is it worth challenging my speeding prosecution?, I read this recent BBC news story with considerable interest. I have been…
Using these to avoid speed detection by police laser devices is a serious offence. It falls squarely within the definition “of doing an act tending and intended to pervert the course of public justice contrary to common law.” On 11…
The law relating to drug driving has been in force for a few years now but certain aspects of it continue to cause difficulty. The law was changed to plug a gap and to make it easier to detect and…
New testing devices look likely to bring about some swift changes to drink drive breath samples. Drink drivers are to face swifter processing thanks to new roadside breathalyser technology that will allow police to gather on-the-spot proof. Mobile evidential breath…
Much of the UK has been hit with severe weather over the past few days. The plummeting temperature can lead to all sorts of problems for road users if they're not careful enough. Much of the UK has been hit…