Other Offences
Below are our 13 articles in the 'other offences' category:
Since September 2006 it has been a legal requirement that all children travelling in a car must be subject to appropriate safety restraints – and these vary depending on the age and size of the child ...
If asked what the most dangerous thing is that a motorist can do, it’s likely that most people would list speeding and drunk driving - but how many would think of drivers who have taken drugs before ...
If you are convicted of a serious offence and are banned from driving, then you are disqualified immediately. The Court that decided to ban you will take your driving licence and will send it to the ...
Driving while tired is extremely dangerous, both for yourself and other road users. Driving requires intense concentration and perception, but these are greatly reduced when you are drowsy. Your ...
Driving without insurance is against the law, but that isn't enough to stop at least 1 million people in the UK from failing to insure their motor vehicle. The consumer website moneysupermarket.com...
There are so many road signs with so many different meanings that it would be extremely impressive if you could name them all without getting any wrong. But if you drive then you should have a good ...
Many motoring offences in the UK are referred to as ‘endorsable offences’. This means that if you commit one of these infringements then your driving license can be endorsed with the appropriate ...
If you are convicted of a motoring offence you most probably won’t want to tell anyone, but unfortunately, you will need to.
False Statements and Withholding Information
Under the Road ...
As any conscientious driver will be aware, it's a very bad idea to drive anywhere with an overcrowded car. But is it possible that you might be doing it without realising?
First of all not ...
Wearing a seatbelt could be the difference between you surviving a car crash and dying in a car crash – it’s a simple as that.
It’s been illegal since 1982 to travel in the front seats of a ...
It is a serious offence to drive with a tyre that doesn’t come up to roadworthy standards. You should also make sure that always have a roadworthy spare tyre in your car too. Tyres are constantly ...
Since 1 December 2003 it has been illegal to drive in the UK while using a hand held mobile phone. Previous to this legislation the only way a motorist would face prosecution for using a mobile phone ...
It’s not unusual to be driving along, minding your own business when you’re suddenly confronted with the appearance of an emergency vehicle – lights flashing, siren blaring. So what do you ...
