Drivers who let their speed to creep up on the road will soon have to be extra vigilant. Next month, bigger speeding fines will be introduced across England and Wales. A review of sentencing guidelines for magistrates’ courts has prompted maximum fines to rise by 50 per cent. The tougher guidelines will be based on both the […]
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Who needs a clean driving licence? DVLA reveals 10,000 drivers have 12 or more penalty points and are still driving on UK roads
Most drivers are proud to share that they have a clean driving licence. But new figures from the DVLA reveal that 10,000 motorists have accumulated 12 points or more – and are still driving on UK roads. The figures were revealed by BBC South East. They represent an increase of 1400 drivers, or 16 percent, […]
How to appeal a parking ticket
When most drivers catch sight of a yellow-coloured, small plastic bag stuck to their car’s windscreen, their heart sinks: it’s a parking ticket. But instead of taking the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) on the chin and coughing up to settle the fine, you can appeal a parking ticket. Parking laws are in place for a reason. […]
Changing the MOT test to fourth year will put more dangerous cars on the road, say experts
Car industry experts led by BookMyGarage are warning of an impending MOT danger. It follows revelations that the government has begun a consultation on proposed changes to the MOT vehicle test. Industry bosses are warning that adding a year’s exemption to the MOT test will put more dangerous cars on Britain’s roads, risking lives. The […]
Driving abroad? EU nations can access British drivers’ records to issue fines
As Christmas becomes a distant memory, plans turn to taking a break during Easter or the summer. British drivers are being warned that from May they can be tracked down and fined for driving offences in Europe. It means that those who accidentally break the speed limit, park incorrectly, enter a bus lane at the wrong […]
Speeding fines up by 2500% on smart motorways
Speeding fines are being dished out to more than 1000 drivers a week on Britain’s new smart motorways. Figures obtained by the BBC from police forces around the UK show that 52,516 fixed penalties were issued in 2015. That’s up from just 2023 speeding fines on the same stretches of road five years ago ‑ […]