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Here is a copy of the NIP I have hidden some details see more
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That is a separate non driving related offence, but the OP made no reference to being on a Motorway. see more
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Did you read my first line! I did not write this piece. My first words were "I found this article" So I am not proposing anything. My only... see more
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Interesting that you show the cost of the materials for the battery, but don't forget the same materials and the same impacts from their mining are... see more
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You're right. There are some exceptions, but I don't think any of them apply. see more
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Anything that can reduce the deaths and injuries on the roads can only be a good thing. see more
- Today 14:42
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Could a punishment be imposed on you as an individual rather than applied to your driving license?? Maybe I am being silly in thinking I remember... see more
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You "May" be able to claim from the pedestrian, but don't hold your breath as many car/pedestrian claims in recent years have gone in favour of the... see more
- Today 10:11
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OP, the car wasn't yours, you were just renting it. The owner has been paid, and seems happy. see more
- Today 10:03
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I travelled around the M25 yesterday from the M4 to Chelmsford and back later in the day. Junction 15 - 14 was closed from late PM until 6am so... see more
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The short answer is that there is no specific law to cover the circumstances you describe however... The law is quite clear with regards to using... see more
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@Trevorhill171 You were involved in a fatality? Section 1 is Causing death by dangerous driving. Your statutory defence to the NIP still... see more
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Sorry, I don’t know but am interested to hear the answer… I DO know that if the payout was insufficient, you’d be liable for the difference…so why... see more
- Today 07:39
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Hello everyone, I recently wrote off my car in an accident. The vehicle was a 3 year PCH lease with no option to buy at the end and the accident... see more
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Just to double check but were the modifications fully declared and insured? If so, I’m struggling to understand why they’d repair some things but... see more
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Hi has anyone used Paylink Mobile to pay for RAC Breakdown Renewal? I was having trouble paying online within the usual RAC website and an RAC... see more
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Stuck in standstill traffic on the m2. Turned off vehicle, hand brake on exited car to use phone. Is there any specific law that says this isn't... see more
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If you have the details of the pedestrian, you may be able to make a claim from them. I knew someone who did this and the person he hit was covered... see more
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Hi I just new advice I was driving and long story short a pedestrian ran infront of me my grill, bumper and windscreen had to be replaced I... see more
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Overriding the set speed has not deactivated any of the cruise controls I have used in cars or HGVs. Pressing the brake or clutch is the normal... see more
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@Trevorhill171 @ TC1474 P.S it was section 1 see more
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I was in a hired car from Europcar, it was alleged that on the 14th March 2024 on the nip it stated Careless or inconsiderate driving. The notice of... see more
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And from my understanding every time the ISA is overridden it's logged in the data recorder, and with most if not all new cars being connected to the... see more
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Hi @Kat8763, Welcome to the Community. I wanted to share some thoughts based on what you've described, I'm not an expert and I'm hoping that... see more
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I wouldn't say that I chose petrol per se. I would happily consider any fuel (inc an EV), but this particular vehicle had very low mileage despite... see more
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@Mark07 My local (Tesco) filling station allows me to preset either a set number of litres or an amount in multiples of £10.00. Interesting to... see more
- Yesterday 10:46
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@TC1474 I totally agree with your final statement EVs are in fact great if you don't want to spend money on petrol, and want faster... see more
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I agree that there are some serious questions about the benefits of switching to EV. It's not just cars either, but all those scooters and bikes made... see more
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@Mark07 Personally I can see it not really having a huge positive impact People who habitually and grossly disrespect the laws will think... see more
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