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Disqualified from driving? Don’t risk it!

By Chris Proctor @ Apr 15, 2013 in Motoring Offences

If you are caught driving whilst disqualified, it won't be a simple 'slap on the wrist' at the roadside as some drivers think. Offenders will be arrested and processed back at the station then bailed to attend Court at a later date: not a pleasant experience, especially if you are not...

Revenge of the Speed Cameras

By Chris Proctor @ Jan 16, 2013 in Motoring Offences

Did you know that the most profitable speed camera in Britain generates £568,080 revenue each year? Did you also know that the UK has the highest number of speed camera installations in the world? Our motoring and driving offence solicitors put together this infographic based on some of...

Careless driving - pay attention or pay the penalty!

By Chris Proctor @ Jun 18, 2012 in Motoring Offences

Road Safety Minister Mike Penning has recently announced new proposals that will target careless drivers. Under the proposals put forward for a consultation, which is due to run until the 5th September, the Police would be granted powers entitling them to issue a fixed penalty of...

Company fleets…it’s a risky business!

By Chris Proctor @ May 31, 2012 in Motoring Offences

Whether your business has a fleet of company vehicles or luxury cars being driven by your executives, you may be at risk of prosecution if you do not have proper safeguards in place to ensure that those within your business with permission to drive your vehicles are in fact legally entitled...

Drink Driving – History Repeated!

By Chris Proctor @ May 22, 2012 in Motoring Offences

In the US, actor and star of 'Lost' Matthew Fox has allegedly been charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants. He is not the first 'high profile' person to be arrested for drink driving and he certainly will not be the last.   High profile US stars such as '24'...

The REAL cost of a motoring conviction!

By Chris Proctor @ May 1, 2012 in Motoring Offences

Over a million fixed penalties are handed out to motorists every year for what many would regard as minor motoring offences.  A prime example of a minor motoring offence is speeding, where a person is travelling at a speed that is only slightly over the limit. Another example is driving...

An unconventional way to stop a drink driver!

By Chris Proctor @ Apr 18, 2012 in Motoring Offences

With Russia due to host the 2018 Football World Cup, a great deal of emphasis has been placed on improving the country's infrastructure and security. Security is a major issue as Russian policing methods have often come under scrutiny. Back in March 2010, Russian Police in Moscow used...