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Motoring Offences
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Never Accept a Lift From a Drink-Driver – A Cautionary Tale
Allowing yourself to be driven by someone who you know has been drinking is itself negligent and, if an accident occurs, your right to compensation is likely to be badly affected.
Increased Penalty Points For Drivers Using Their Mobile Device
The UK government announced new plans for drivers in England, Wales and Scotland who are caught using their mobile phone on the first instance to receive 6 penalty points on their driver’s licence. This also applies to tablet devices.
Car Repossessions And The Law
The current law on repossessions is particularly vague with individuals not being provided with an appropriate legal basis to adequately prepare their case, should the circumstance ever arise. Many do not have a basic understanding of their legal rights in this area and this can often lead to finance companies and other high street lenders repossessing vehicles without following the prescribed steps.
Ready For The Winter Weather?
Are you ready for the winter weather? January is traditionally a time when the weather starts to get really told and roads become more treacherous to use.
Planned Walkout To Protest Legal Aid Reforms
Criminal barristers have recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of mass walkouts in protest against government spending cuts to legal aid.
Extended Rights To Information In The Police Station
In order to comply with the provisions of the EU Directive 2012/13/EU, significant changes were last year made to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 requiring additional information to be given to detainees in criminal proceedings before interview.
Tougher Sentences For Banned Drivers
The current law on repossessions is particularly vague with individuals not being provided with an appropriate legal basis to adequately prepare their case, should the circumstance ever arise. Many do not have a basic understanding of their legal rights in this area and this can often lead to finance companies and other high street lenders repossessing vehicles without following the prescribed steps.