Speeding Fines & Penalties Guide 2023
Drivers who are caught speeding face a number of penalties, the most common being a speeding fine. You could either be offered speed awareness training, or you will receive a Fixed Penalty Notice (ie a speeding ticket) and points on your licence. In more serious cases, you could face criminal charges and potentially being given […]
Seat Belt Law Explained
Safety risks aside, drivers and passengers can face penalties for not wearing a seat belt. In this guide to UK seat belt law, we set out the rules on who has to wear a seat belt and when, and explain the implications of not following the law. UK seat belt law UK seat belt law […]
Failing to Provide a Specimen
If you’re stopped by the police and suspected of driving under the influence of something illegal, refusing to take a breath test, or refusing to provide any requested blood or urine sample, to the police will not help you avoid being prosecuted for drink driving. In fact, failing to provide a specimen to the police […]
Driving Without Road Tax Penalties
Driving without road tax is an offence in England and Wales. If you own a vehicle registered in the UK for use on public roads, you are required by law to pay road tax. The rules are applicable to every category of vehicle, and this is inclusive of those that have a nil rate of […]
Driving Licence Revoked?
At best, having your driving licence revoked can be a costly inconvenience, especially if there are restrictions on public transport in the area in which you live. This can leave you struggling to get to work, taking your children to school and caring for the people that you love. In many cases, however, having your […]
Drink Driving Penalty 2023
Drink driving is a serious offence with potentially life-changing consequences, including losing your licence and even going to prison. This is because by getting behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated, you are not only endangering your own life, but the lives of other motorists and pedestrians. A conviction for drink-driving will also mean […]
16 Year Old Rights Against Parents
Turning 16 means you attain some new rights against your parents and that you now get to have a say in some decisions that directly affect you. Given your age, the courts will also typically take into account your wishes and feelings when it comes to certain issues, such as child contact arrangements. You are, however, […]
Speeding Sentencing Guidelines 2023
UK speeding sentencing guidelines specify the penalties for motorists found to have been driving in excess of the relevant speed limit. These penalties include fines, points on the driving licence and potentially a driving ban. In this guide for motorists, we explain how the speeding sentencing guidelines are used by the courts for speeding offences […]
Jumping a Red Light Camera
If you’re caught by a red light camera jumping the lights, you risk a number of driving penalties. In this guide for motorists, we look at the rules on going through a red light in the UK, the penalties involved and whether any defences may be available. What is the law on red light cameras […]