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Ran a red light and feel guilty as sin

@Debs Are you aware if the junction was under the surveillance of a traffic light camera. If there was no camera (and you will have seen 2... see more

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Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red

That is a Met Police only documentation which includes an NOP and a conditional offer of a fixed penalty.. But it still stands you can only be... see more

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Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red

Sorry, I did not articulate that very well. What I meant was that being reported for careless driving is an alternative option as opposed to... see more

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Third Party Threats

Personal message sent with contact details and a covering note see more

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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27-05-24

14:47 - TC1474 mentioned Debs in post Ran a red light and feel guilty as sin
Debs Are you aware if the...

20-05-24

22:19 - STEVEFORREST mentioned TC1474 in post Consumer Rights Act Query
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20:40 - STEVEFORREST mentioned TC1474 in post Consumer Rights Act Query
TC1474 Thanks for the adv...

15-05-24

09:27 - Shonyashoo mentioned TC1474 in post Third Party Threats
TC1474 Thank you for your r...

14-05-24

19:18 - M27 mentioned TC1474 in post Need help with claim
TC1474 i dont think the ped...
09:41 - TC1474 mentioned Trevorhill171 in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
Trevorhill171 You were involved ...

13-05-24

10:45 - Drivingforfun mentioned TC1474 in post EV Footprint facts
TC1474 I totally agree wit...

09-05-24

20:04 - Trevorhill171 mentioned TC1474 in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
TC1474 Thank you I thought ...

07-05-24

13:16 - TC1474 mentioned Michelleg0000 in post Accident whilst reverse parking
Michelleg0000 Did you take any p...

05-05-24

10:51 - Kms2023 mentioned TC1474 in post Help needed
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30-04-24

11:53 - Chris22 mentioned TC1474 in post Car accident repairs
TC1474 my partner just rem...

29-04-24

13:54 - DriverFR mentioned TC1474 in post Crossed red traffic light by going reverse.
TC1474 Thanks for your exp...

23-04-24

09:52 - johnsa3 mentioned TC1474 in post Insurance claim
TC1474 If an insurance comp...

29-11-22

16:35 - TC1474 mentioned Santa in post How far should I pull the handbrake up?
@Santa Spot on and I thin...
11:01 - TC1474 mentioned AnatalGrowina in post Temporary car insurance for driving in Europe
AnatalGrowina Most companies I kn...

28-11-22

13:28 - zoots00 mentioned TC1474 in post careless or dangerous driving?
TC1474 there hasn't been an...

23-11-22

10:48 - Marc mentioned TC1474 in post Do 20mph zones improve safety?
...this Rolebama Santa TC1474 And it was about co...

22-11-22

12:59 - Marc mentioned TC1474 in post Do 20mph zones improve safety?
...ing points you make TC1474 To this day, coun...

15-11-22

09:24 - Marc mentioned TC1474 in post Are the state of your local roads getting worse?
...ds. Fantastic post TC1474 thanks for sharing t...

08-11-22

20:06 - WMWalker mentioned TC1474 in post Policy voided after payout.
TC1474 thanks for replying....

27-05-24

14:36 - TC1474 quoted Beelzebub in post Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red
I think we may both be a wee b...
14:26 - Beelzebub quoted TC1474 in post Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red
Sorry, I did not articulate...
12:55 - TC1474 quoted Beelzebub in post Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red
How would that work? If the OP...
12:34 - Beelzebub quoted TC1474 in post Caught out by red light camera - around 10 seconds after it went red
If you did trigger the came...

20-05-24

21:42 - TC1474 quoted STEVEFORREST in post Consumer Rights Act Query
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20:30 - TC1474 quoted STEVEFORREST in post Consumer Rights Act Query
Well I'm well within the 30 days....

18-05-24

22:41 - TC1474 quoted Beelzebub in post Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
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22:41 - TC1474 quoted Drivingforfun in post Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
[QUOTE=Drivingforfun;140148] I've read (...
16:31 - TC1474 quoted Drivingforfun in post Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
Interesting lesson there, thanks f...
16:27 - TC1474 quoted Beelzebub in post Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
If that was the case they were...
14:53 - Beelzebub quoted TC1474 in post Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
So, when it comes to the ci...

15-05-24

19:28 - TC1474 quoted M27 in post Need help with claim
I am using roberston for...
19:24 - TC1474 quoted Shonyashoo in post Third Party Threats
@TC1474 Thank you for your repl...
19:15 - TC1474 quoted Drivingforfun in post Hypothetical incidents
Just a pure curiosity-motivated qu...
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12:57 - NMNeil quoted TC1474 in post EV Footprint facts
Did you read my first line!...

14-05-24

22:19 - jayk quoted TC1474 in post Waiting after the stop line due to car turning right not positioning well
Short answer is Yes, you co...
21:33 - TC1474 quoted jayk in post Waiting after the stop line due to car turning right not positioning well
Hi everyone, Hope your w...
21:02 - Mark07 quoted TC1474 in post EV Footprint facts
[...] it has put me off wan...
20:01 - TC1474 quoted Trevorhill171 in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
Here is a copy of the NIP I have h...