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  • Solid white lines
    The rules have not changed and the offence remains as it has been since the introduction of the 1988 road traffic act namely - section 36(1) of the... see more
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  • My first experience with an EV
    ​​​​​​​I would have thought so too, and was shocked that this is not the case. see more
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  • Solid white lines
    Highway Code Rule 129Double white lines where the line nearer to you is solid. This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you... see more
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  • Solid white lines
    @DrivingforfunYou're right, the rules haven't changed. "No crossing" actually means the whole car (not just the wheels) must keep to the left of... see more
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  • Solid white lines
    I was following a 40mph limited road separated by solid white lines, I was following a tractor which was doing a fair speed of just over 30mph and I... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    I have been offered black boxes by my insurers. They have offered to reduce my £300 premiums by £20 if I take one on. However, it will cost me an... see more
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  • Help needed
    There is no "change in liability" to question, unless I've missed something. You said the cyclist is now "trying to claim for personal injury ".... see more
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  • Help needed
    @TC1474 thanks for replying what you have said has been super helpful at the time of the accident there was no question of liability the child in... see more
    by Kms2023
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  • Is LabMechanix any good?
    I googled them and out of the 4 reviews one of the customers has the same name as the business owner Quite a coincidence see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    As a driving enthusiast who leans more toward the side of “advanced driving / watching ex traffic cops / has a book or 2 on roadcraft” as opposed to... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Help needed
    Yes you are right, I was trying to keep it simple for the purpose of answering the chaps question. Civil procedure rules (CPR) say - "In the case... see more
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  • Cameras on Anglesey
    Hi. We recently went to Anglesey and I wondered if anyone knows what the cameras are on top of blue columns at the end of a 20mph zone? ... see more
    by Markstev27
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  • Help needed
    AIUI the 3-year statute of limitations period doesn't start until the child's 18th birthday. Since we don't know when that is/was, we can't know... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Dodgy mot on private car purchase
    @Santa he sold it to me with a brand new MOT I’ve just had it serviced one drove to the service centre and they said there is no way it pass d the mot see more
    by Sarah1971
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  • Dodgy mot on private car purchase
    @Beelzebub totally corroded tear coil spring in fact broken, and indicators not flashing instant fail. i haven’t driven it apart from once since it... see more
    by Sarah1971
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    I just came across this.... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Help needed
    The status of the driver should have no bearing providing the individual was driving legally and in accordance with their licence, and in fact that... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Help needed
    It seems you are saying that the accident was caused by the cyclist. It also seems that the Police were satisfied at the time, and no claim was made... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Dodgy mot on private car purchase
    OP, I can't see that there's any comeback against the seller unless (as above) he misrepresented the car. If he told you it had a current MOT, that... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Help needed
    Hi can anyone help a named driver on my policy had a no fault accident back in 2018 a child rode out on bicycle in front of car all was dealt with... see more
    by Kms2023
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  • Help needed
    Hi all not sure if anyone can help or has had anything similar back in 2018 a named driver on my policy was involved in a non fault accident... see more
    by Kms2023
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  • Dodgy mot on private car purchase
    You have fewer rights when buying from a private seller because parts of the Consumer Rights Act don't apply But, the seller must: Accurately... see more
    by Santa
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  • Accident whilst reverse parking
    Whist reverse parking my long wheelbase van and manoeuvring the van into the correct position ..checking kerb alignment etc .. on making my final... see more
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  • Credit Cards in France/Europe - Problem?
    I have been to both France (Bordeaux via Paris) and Spain (Seville) in the last six months, and experienced no problems. . see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Dodgy mot on private car purchase
    Hi, I bought an old car with new mot which was done 25/1 I’ve just had it serviced and been told there is no way it would have passed the mot and... see more
    by Sarah1971
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  • Credit Cards in France/Europe - Problem?
    Our local Ladies Clothes shop has a Bureau de Change in the back. I was in there Wednesday with the wife and I overheard two people asking for... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • What Gave Me 'The Hump' Today
    The linked document (from Parliament itself)) explains that the current procedure has been in place since the Ballot Act 1872. I can't confirm that -... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Drive in health checks ?
    Modern cars are so much more reliable generally, there should be no need for a weekly check. Most of the things I used to do on my weekly checks are... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • What Gave Me 'The Hump' Today
    I used to go to my local Community Centre where I was given the top copy off the pile with no identifiers at all. At that time I handed over my... see more
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