Other Offences...
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Child Seat Regulations
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...
Common Driving Offences Abroad
Driving abroad without learning the rules of the road of foreign countries can often land UK drivers in hot water. UK motorists should always research the driving...
Driving & Drugs
If asked what the most dangerous thing is that a motorist can do, it’s likely that most people would list speeding and drink driving - but how many would think of...
Driving while Banned or not Qualified
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...
Driving while Tired
Driving while tired is extremely dangerous, both for yourself and other road users. Driving requires intense concentration and perception, but these are greatly...
Driving without Insurance, Tax or MOT
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...
Failure to Comply with Traffic Signs
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...
FAQ: Road Rage and Driving Offences
Anyone who drives through busy town or city streets has no doubt encountered or perhaps even committed road rage. Road rage is not an actual offence in itself but it...
Fines for UK Cycling Offences
As with any road users there are legal consequences for cyclists who disregard the laws of the road. Fines for UK cycling offences such as dangerous cycling can...
Guide to Taxi Driver Offences
Having penalty points on a licence can be serious but for taxi drivers it can result in the end of their livelihood. There are number of rules and regulations that...
How Long Does an Offence Remain on Your Licence?
Many motoring offences in the UK are referred to as ‘endorsable offences’. This means that if you commit one of these infringements then your...
Informing your Insurance of your Convictions
If you are convicted of a motoring offence you most probably won’t want to tell anyone, but unfortunately, you will need to.
False...
Is Smoking While Driving an Offence?
Smoking in enclosed public areas is becoming a rarity and it looks as if private vehicles may be the next anti-smoking target. There are some circumstances where...
Is Your Car Overcrowded?
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...
Making Sure Your Car is Legally Roadworthy
How many times do you check your car over to make sure it is in a roadworthy condition? For most of us the answer would probably be: Not as often...
Medical Conditions and Licence Revocation
There are medical conditions that could mean a motorist will have to give up their driving licence. Drivers who do not meet the driving standards...
Miscellaneous Offences and Penalty Points
Aside from the well known driving offences there are many miscellaneous offences, which when committed will incur penalty points. Miscellaneous...
New Penalties for Uninsured Vehicles Kept Off-road
Around 1.4 million vehicles are being driven uninsured in the UK. New government legislation means that drivers must insure their vehicles or...
Number Plate Offences and Punishments
Vehicle number plates should be set out and displayed in accordance with the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001. If...
Offences That Carry an Instant Driving Ban
Many driving offences will come with penalty points and fines but some offences can carry an automatic driving ban. If a driving offence is...
Penalties for Ignoring Congestion Charges
Congestion charges are not common in the UK but are in operation in two UK cities. Ignoring a congestion charge can lead to fines of £120...
Seat Belt Regulations
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...
Spare Tyres
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...
The Law and Using Your Mobile Phone While Driving
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...
The Legal Implications of Avoiding Car Tax and Insurance:
Most of us accept that driving a car comes with some quite significant costs - insurance, tax, upkeep, services, fuel and so on. However a...
The Most Common Traffic Offences and Fines for UK Motorists
Around 250,000 motorists are banned from driving each year in the UK. It takes 12 penalty points within three years to receive a driving ban but...
Wheel Clamping Facts and Myths FAQs
The use of wheel clamping by private landowners has been the subject of much controversy. Words such as illegal and extortion are often used to describe clamping,...
When a Vehicle Can Be Seized
Under certain circumstances the police do have the power to seize a vehicle from a driver. In the UK there are two main reasons why police would seize a vehicle, and...
Yielding to Emergency Vehicles
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...
