Quintessentially British laws

In celebrating all that is British, I struggled to think how I could tie the theme in with a road traffic, legal slant. Eventually, I decided to look at some of the UK driving laws that could (admittedly, at a stretch) be considered quintessentially British. So with that in mind…   Middle lane hogging   […]

Sorry Judge, I was too wasted to give a breath sample…

This is something that we are often asked about and it is certainly an issue that raises much debate. It’s an issue you might find to be a mix of both interesting and outrageous.    It is common knowledge that if you are suspected of drink driving, you may be arrested and required to give […]

Save a life, become a criminal?

As law abiding citizens, most of us probably don’t even think about breaking the law. Occasionally however, extraordinary circumstances take hold and alter our usual behaviour. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were in a life or death situation and you felt like you needed to break the law for once?    […]

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND REVOCATION

One of the most troubling things for a motorist dependent upon their licence, is the prospect of losing their ability to drive. When you consider the reasons why a motorist may lose their licence, most people will automatically assume disqualification, and whilst that is the most common instance, revocation is also a possibility. Medical conditions […]

Failing to identify driver

Q I am being prosecuted for failure to identify the driver at the time of an alleged speeding offence. On the day in question, my wife and I were driving from London to catch a ferry to the continent for a holiday. We were away for six weeks and on our return I found that a […]