The rules surrounding the transferring of penalty points that have been accrued abroad are quite complicated. Originally, if a European police officer stops a British driver for a motoring offence, the officer can issue an on-the-spot fine and escort the motorist to a cash point. However, under current rules, if you are flashed by a speed camera […]
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Depending on the nature of the offence, what road you were on and how much you exceeded the speed limit, you will normally be issued three to six penalty points, which must remain on your licence for four years from the offence date. As well as penalty points, you will also be issued with one of the following […]
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A careless driving conviction is issued when a person’s driving is deemed to be below the expected standard of a reasonable and competent driver. A person can be charged with careless driving when an incident occurs due to a deliberate act, as well as an act of negligence. Examples of careless driving include reading a map and […]
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) defines dangerous driving as the driver’s behaviour, not what the driver believes. A driver may think they are driving safely when they are committing a dangerous driving offence. A person is considered to be driving dangerously when the way they drive falls far below the minimum acceptable standard expected of a competent and careful driver, and it would be […]
Taking drugs when driving puts yourself and others at serious risk. The harmful side effects of drugs mean that the senses you rely on to operate a car are seriously impaired. We’ve taken a look at some popular drugs and what their effects can do to you when you’re driving. Driving on drugs is a […]