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  • Speed limiters in July
    My understanding is that drivers here in the UK will be able to over ride the speed limit in a similar way to how cruise control is deactivated ,... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Nip
    An offence will be specified on the original NIP. If it is just a section 3, this is very broad and wide ranging under the heading of careless... see more
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  • Speed limiters in July
    To add I believe Japan has a hard speed limit of 112mph or something which is only turned off upon entering a race track Their enthusiast car... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Speed limiters in July
    Personally I've never actually bought a car based on its top speed It's all about acceleration, handling, smoothness etc. for me I don't even... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Speed limiters in July
    I'm seeing a number of articles saying that starting on July 7th, all new cars sold in the EU and the UK must have speed limiters fitted as standard.... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Nip
    But the OP hadn't given any specific details of the alleged offence, which is what I was asking, and that careless driving is a very broad category... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Minor petrol pump issue
    Some nozzles do seem oversensitive. Some cars seem to have restricted fillers. All I can suggest is that you need to insert the nozzle fully into... see more
    by Santa
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  • Gearbox malfunction after service
    ​​​​​​​Hi, looking for a bit of advice please. I have a 2018 Audi A4 avant stronic tfsi done 44k. On the 9th jan this year it went in for a full... see more
    by Kat8763
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  • Repair concern
    If the car is considered unsafe and/or unroadworthy and you decide to drive it and, as a result a crash or further damage is cause, liability will be... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Minor petrol pump issue
    Filling my car today the pump clicked off like they sometimes do but this time it wouldn't start again I'd paid at the pump so just put my card in... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Motability nightmare
    Old thread but I had a small incident with my Motability car and the RAC came out within 90 mins or so and sent me home in a taxi, which was a couple... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Waiting times for rescue
    @Drivingforfun The battery was under RAC warranty and we took out at home cover to deal with such eventualities - difficult to get anywhere to get a... see more
    by Joolz123
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  • Nip
    An NIP is just as it says on the tin "A Notice" It is not saying that anyone will be prosecuted, it is in effect advising that further enquiries... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Waiting times for rescue
    @Joolz123 yep 7 hours for a flat tyre and that wasn’t even the worst see more
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  • Motability nightmare
    @bestieno7 I totally agree. I’m new to the scheme, I got my first motobility car at the beginning of March and was reassured that breakdowns would be... see more
    by Camieberwell
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  • Aurora
    Did anyone see the northern lights last night? I didn’t, but I’d love to see any pictures you may have had. see more
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  • Repair concern
    I would like to be able to assume the financial/legal risk is on them seeing as they have explicitly agreed to insure a non-roadworthy car Whether... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Nip
    If the OP had been stopped by the police, he would almost certainly have been warned of prosecution, so no NIP required. As you say, the NIP must... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    And you though your insurance premiums were sky high (pun intended), now add the possibility that the car can now fall out of the sky and it's going... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Nip
    What is being used to accuse you of the offence. Was it from a video, were you stopped by the police? The NIP has to state the offence as well as... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Humour
    Couldn't find a suitable thread for this, but it did make me smile. Apparently made by Goodyear in 1951. see more
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  • School Memories
    We had some very good teachers at all the schools I attended. I learnt how to make a variety of bombs, and how to distill alcohol as well as a lot of... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Nip
    How do you know that was the original NIP? AIUI many (most?) hire companies lease their cars, in which case the RK might well be a finance company. ... see more
    by Beelzebub
    • 10-05-24 11:39
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  • Nip
    I am a little puzzled by the timeline. The original NIP would have gone to the RK who would have returned it completed. How do you know when it was... see more
    by Santa
    • 10-05-24 10:23
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  • Nip
    @Santa I have returned the NIP and said I was the driver but I contest that the NIP was even sent within the 14 days as it was dated 1st April, which... see more
    by Trevorhill171
    • 10-05-24 08:23
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  • Nip
    @Santa I understand that the registered keep must be served with the NIP within 14 days, but the alleged offence took place on the 14th March 2024... see more
    by Trevorhill171
    • 10-05-24 08:20
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  • Nip
    @Trevorhill171 Careless or inconsiderate driving does not imply that there was a collision. Someone reported you, possibly with video from a dashcam... see more
    by Santa
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  • Nip
    @Beelzebub the alleged offence is careless or inconsiderate driving, this was a hired car from Europcar mine was in the workshop. As you know... see more
    by Trevorhill171
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  • Nip
    @Trevorhill171 What is the alleged offence? Many offences don't require a NIP, and so are not subject to the 14-day rule? Are you the registered... see more
    by Beelzebub
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