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  • Country lane accident. Am I at fault?
    It depends on what view the insurance takes. It will be argued by the other side that you were not driving at a speed where you could stop within... see more
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    • Today 10:27
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  • Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red
    All you can do is wait and see if the dreaded brown envelope containing an NIP drops through the post within the next 14 days (assuming you were in... see more
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    • Today 10:21
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  • Why do vans have central rear-view mirrors?
    The rules regarding mirrors are actually quite complicated so I will endeavour to keep it simple Dual purpose vehicles - before 1 June 1978 An... see more
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    • Today 10:12
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  • Hit a bus when it hesitated at a roundabout
    A crash is only deemed to have happened if damage or injury was caused to a third party. If in this case there was no damage other than to your... see more
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    • 21-05-24 09:40
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    I will say it again. Speak to the specialists and experts at one of the bodies I mentioned. They cannot make deductions other than mentioned, but... see more
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    • 20-05-24 21:42
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    The 30 days commences from the moment you take delivery of the vehicle, so the fact that you are still within your 30 day period, formally write to... see more
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    • 20-05-24 20:30
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  • Consumer Rights Act Query
    The Motor Ombudsman at What are a consumer’s legal rights when buying a car? - The Motor Ombudsman lays things out quite clearly if you are outside... see more
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    • 20-05-24 15:08
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  • Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
    The regulations actually changed in 2012. The general rule is that motorists are supposed to be aware that they are in a 30 mph area because the... see more
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    • 18-05-24 22:41
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  • Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
    To be a legal sign and for it to be enforceable it has to be a round sign with a red border and a white background such as shown here. If it is... see more
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    • 18-05-24 16:31
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  • Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
    Not always the case, rules changed some time ago and many councils now also get to keep some of the revenue from speed enforcement cameras see more
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    • 18-05-24 16:27
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  • Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
    Well firstly a quick history lesson regarding speed limits. Until about 12 years ago, if the council wanted to change a speed limit they would... see more
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    • 18-05-24 13:56
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  • Need help with claim
    Its your money 🤔 If you think it is going to do you any good, then fair play, but having dealt with more of these types of crashes than I can shake... see more
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    by TC1474
    • 15-05-24 19:28
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  • Third Party Threats
    Personal message sent with contact details and a covering note see more
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    • 15-05-24 19:24
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  • Hypothetical incidents
    Unless you can prove that a third party was involved, then yes, you will be deemed liable. The actual law states An accident is deemed to have... see more
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    • 15-05-24 19:15
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  • Red light
    ATS cameras are rear facing only so as already stated it will only show the make, model of vehicle and the registration mark. But look and see if... see more
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    • 15-05-24 19:11
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  • Third Party Threats
    Third party insurers acting like bullies is common place mainly because they will do anything to mitigate their losses and if they can reduce their... see more
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    • 14-05-24 21:43
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  • Waiting after the stop line due to car turning right not positioning well
    Short answer is Yes, you could be prosecuted for failing to comply with an obligatory traffic signal. Even though you may feel you have mitigating... see more
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    • 14-05-24 21:33
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  • NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
    Right, that now makes sense. To those of us in the profession, section 1 is usually a section 1 of the Road Traffic Act, but Road Traffic Offenders... see more
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    • 14-05-24 20:01
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  • Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.
    Sorry, you are right. the lower case "m" threw me. But my comment still stands, it is a non driving offence for walking around on a Motorway see more
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    • 14-05-24 16:39
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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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    • 14-05-24 15:21
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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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    • 14-05-24 15:18
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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
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    by TC1474
    • 14-05-24 10:11
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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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    by TC1474
    • 14-05-24 09:53
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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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    • 14-05-24 09:47
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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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    • 14-05-24 09:41
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  • EV Footprint facts
    I found this article regarding electric vehicle batteries which I thought makes some interesting points and certainly puts me off wanting an EV for... see more
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    • 13-05-24 09:51
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  • Speed limiters in July
    My understanding is that the option to over ride will remain, not least because (at the moment anyway) we are not a member of the EU anymore, and it... see more
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    • 13-05-24 09:37
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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
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    by TC1474
    • 12-05-24 21:31
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  • NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
    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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    • 12-05-24 21:24
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