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Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?

@MagicGentlemanThe offence is committed if any part of your vehicle crosses the line on red. If it was entirely over the line, or if you didn't move... see more

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Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2

I've read (might have been here) that these signs aren't actually "legal" because there aren't repeater signs. /QUOTE] AFAIK there used to be a... see more

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Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2

If that was the case they were sadly misinformed. Revenue from speeding fines and FPs goes to the Treasury. Speed awareness course fees are split... see more

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Using passing places

The Rule (155) says: "If you see a vehicle coming towards you, or the driver behind wants to overtake, pull into a passing place on your left, or... see more

by Beelzebub
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Red light

@Ethan24 No, red light cameras are positioned to capture the rear of the car together with the red light. see more

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

Yes, but there is nothing there to confirm that it was the first NIP. see more

by Beelzebub
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Waiting after the stop line due to car turning right not positioning well

OP, if the whole of your car had cleared the stop line when the lights turned read, you're in the clear. If any part crossed the line on red, an... see more

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EV Footprint facts

Vehicles are indeed different from phones, tablets etc. With vehicles, there is a realistic choice to be made between different power sources... see more

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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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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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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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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

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

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

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

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

@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

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2 speeding ticket in one week

@MarkKevinHi Are you aware that this is a UK forum? Speeds and limits here are in mph, not km/h. (Also, we tend to write in English😉) see more

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Theft

There have been no felonies in English law since 1967, so "feloniously" is meaningless. see more

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Are Cars Spying On Us?

How likely? Slightly less likely than that some people will believe any conspiracy theory they hear. see more

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Random insurance question

The requirement to provide details applies where there has been an accident "owing to the presence of a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or... 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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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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Theft

The problem is that if the defendant (AKA guilty b*stard) claims there was no mens rea, then it is up to a court to determine. The police and CPS... see more

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What Gave Me 'The Hump' Today

This is not new, it's been that way pretty well forever. So far as I recall form my school-days (sixty years ago) it can only be used with a court... see more

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Car accident repairs

OK, so those are the insurers you should be talking to. see more

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Car accident repairs

If I've understood the OP correctly, he was dealing with the third party's insurer, not his own. Perhaps he could clarify? see more

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21-05-24

14:29 - MagicGentleman mentioned Beelzebub in post Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?
Beelzebub Thanks mate , you're...
14:29 - MagicGentleman mentioned Beelzebub in post Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?
Beelzebub Thanks mate , you're...
14:29 - MagicGentleman mentioned Beelzebub in post Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?
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15-05-24

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10:00 - Ethan24 mentioned Beelzebub in post Red light
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Ethan24 No, red light camer...

10-05-24

07:24 - Trevorhill171 mentioned Beelzebub in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
Beelzebub the alleged offence ...
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Trevorhill171 What is the alleged...

04-05-24

15:57 - Sarah1971 mentioned Beelzebub in post Dodgy mot on private car purchase
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29-04-24

17:50 - DriverFR mentioned Beelzebub in post Crossed red traffic light by going reverse.
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28-04-24

20:08 - Arie20929 mentioned Beelzebub in post Me again! MOT questions 🥹
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22:35 - NMNeil mentioned Beelzebub in post Unionization
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18-04-24

10:02 - XamSquishy mentioned Beelzebub in post Sponge *inside* headlamp 🤔
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17-04-24

14:42 - NMNeil mentioned Beelzebub in post ROW with parked car and oncoming / turning car
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06:43 - OnlineGuy mentioned Beelzebub in post Tips for driving in Europe
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16-04-24

13:58 - Beelzebub mentioned GossopsGreen in post ROW with parked car and oncoming / turning car
GossopsGreen HC Rule 180 applies...

15-04-24

12:01 - Mark07 mentioned Beelzebub in post Child in front with active airbag?
...rs from both of you Beelzebub and Santa

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20-03-24

11:57 - Clareb67 mentioned Beelzebub in post Learner insurance conundrum
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Beelzebub, many thanks! That�...

18-05-24

22:41 - TC1474 quoted Beelzebub in post Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
[QUOTE=Drivingforfun;140148] ...
17:40 - Beelzebub quoted Drivingforfun in post Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2
[QUOTE=Drivingforfun;140148] I've read (...
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

13:13 - NMNeil quoted Beelzebub in post EV Footprint facts
Vehicles are indeed different ...
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06:04 - Trevorhill171 quoted Beelzebub in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
Yes, but there is nothing ther...
04:55 - Beelzebub quoted Trevorhill171 in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
But did you notice the dates? Yes,...

14-05-24

19:52 - Trevorhill171 quoted Beelzebub in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
Section 1 of the Road Traffic ...
16:39 - TC1474 quoted Beelzebub in post Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.
Eh? He was "Stuck in standstil...
16:18 - Beelzebub quoted NMNeil in post EV Footprint facts
Interesting that you show t...
16:08 - Beelzebub quoted TC1474 in post Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.
That is a separate non driv...
16:05 - Beelzebub quoted Trevorhill171 in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
Here is a copy of the NIP I have h...
14:47 - Beelzebub quoted Drivingforfun in post Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.
Could a punishment be imposed on y...

11-05-24

05:26 - Beelzebub quoted NMNeil in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
What is being used to accus...

10-05-24

11:39 - Beelzebub quoted Trevorhill171 in post NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)
@Beelzebub the alleged offence is ...

08-05-24

19:10 - Beelzebub quoted Jamie64 in post Theft
Felonious taking - not ‘un...
06:55 - Beelzebub quoted XamSquishy in post Are Cars Spying On Us?
@Rolebama How likely is it that...

05-05-24

11:38 - Beelzebub quoted Kms2023 in post Help needed
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04-05-24

19:43 - TC1474 quoted Beelzebub in post Help needed
AIUI the 3-year statute of lim...