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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

Eh? He was "Stuck in standstill traffic on the m2." see more

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

Section 1 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (which is mentioned) requires a NIP to be sent in certain circumstances. Careless or... see more

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

Here is a copy of the NIP I have hidden some details see more

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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

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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EV Footprint facts

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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EV Footprint facts

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

by NMNeil
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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

You're right. There are some exceptions, but I don't think any of them apply. see more

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Speed limiters in July

Anything that can reduce the deaths and injuries on the roads can only be a good thing. see more

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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

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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Need help with claim

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

by TC1474
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Insurance claim on lease vehicle

OP, the car wasn't yours, you were just renting it. The owner has been paid, and seems happy. see more

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M25 junction 16/17

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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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

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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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

@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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Insurance claim on lease vehicle

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

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Insurance claim on lease vehicle

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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Need help with claim

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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Renewing Breakdown cover via Paylink Mobile [Global Payments]

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

by Sheu
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Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.

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

by 315ar
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Need help with claim

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

by Santa
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Need help with claim

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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Speed limiters in July

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

by Santa
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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

@Trevorhill171 @ TC1474 P.S it was section 1 see more

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

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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Speed limiters in July

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

by NMNeil
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Gearbox malfunction after service

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

by Mark07
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Minor petrol pump issue

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

by Mark07
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Minor petrol pump issue

@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

by Santa
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EV Footprint facts

@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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