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Five top tips on how to be ‘socially mobile’ without breaking the law!
Not too long ago smartphones were heralded as being 'the future'. As with all things technological, within the blink of an eye 'the future' has suddenly become the present.
Smartphones are accessible to everyone, young and old. If you are involved in business then a smartphone is a must....
UK speed offence enforcement is harsh; relatively speaking!
The speed of light is widely held to be the Universe's 'ultimate' speed limit. That was until scientists in Switzerland sent sub atomic particles over to Gran Sasso, Italy, breaking the 'speed limit' on the way. Luckily enough for these plucky scientists, the authorities in both Italy and...
Committing a motoring offence; taboo or not taboo that is the question?
A recent study conducted by the Centre for the Study of Integrity, which was set up by the University of Essex, suggests that motoring offences such as drink driving, speeding and failing to stop and report an accident are becoming more socially acceptable when compared to societal...
Man with poor vision caused disabled woman's death by careless driving
An 87-year-old man, whose eyesight was not up to driving standard, escaped punishment despite admitting causing the death by careless driving of a disabled woman because an accident expert regarded the victim's actions as reckless. Sheffield Crown Court was told that the war...
Two-thirds of drivers admit to potential dangerous driving activity
Nearly two-thirds of UK drivers interviewed in a survey admitted taking part in an activity behind the wheel which could have been considered dangerous driving if reported to the police. The research by Sainsbury's Car Insurance revealed that 64% of motorists said they could...
Speed camera accuracy affected by cold, claims motorist
A motorist is making a crown court appeal against a speed camera conviction resulting in a fine and penalty points which he says have been wrongly imposed because of the inaccuracy of a Gatso machine. The electrical engineer from Cambridgeshire claims he did not commit the alleged motoring...
TV-watching driver guilty of not being in control of his vehicle
Watching a TV on the dashboard, writing notes while driving and having a dog on their lap were among the examples of drivers not being in control of their vehicles which were reported by North Wales Police in 2009. Although using a mobile phone while at the wheel was the most common instance...
