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  • Accident whilst overtaking
    OK, "50/50 is probably fair" was perhaps a poor choice of words, I should have said OP has partly at fault. In the circumstances he described, the... see more
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    • Today 09:50
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  • Fault
    So you were also moving into the oncoming lane when the collision occurred? Had you checked your mirrors and blindspot? see more
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    • Today 09:34
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  • What a doofus
    That depends entirely on where the stalk is. It used to vary between L and R on different makes/models. see more
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    • Today 09:30
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  • Fault
    So, if I've understood you, you changed lane into the path of the overtaking vehicle. Is that correct? see more
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    • Yesterday 16:20
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  • Need advice
    Why not just claim through your own insurance, and let them do all the work? That's what you pay them for. see more
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    • Yesterday 15:28
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  • Accident whilst overtaking
    @Skripa50/50 is probably fair. Lack of observation by TP, but you should have anticipated that and sounded you horn. see more
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    • 22-05-24 13:53
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  • Did I make a mistake at the traffic lights?
    No need to thank me three times! "some part of me told me was good decision to stop when lights changed for amber"- that part was right, amber... see more
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    • 21-05-24 14:51
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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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    • 21-05-24 13:51
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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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    • 18-05-24 17:40
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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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    • 18-05-24 14:53
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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
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    • 17-05-24 07:15
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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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    • 15-05-24 09:56
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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
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    • 15-05-24 04:55
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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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    • 15-05-24 04:46
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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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    • 14-05-24 16:18
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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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    • 14-05-24 16:08
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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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    • 14-05-24 16:05
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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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    • 14-05-24 14:47
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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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    • 14-05-24 10:03
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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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    • 11-05-24 05:26
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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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    • 10-05-24 11:39
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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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    • 10-05-24 06:02
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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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    • 09-05-24 10:49
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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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    • 08-05-24 19:10
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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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    • 08-05-24 06:55
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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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    • 08-05-24 06:53
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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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    • 06-05-24 06:33
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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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    • 05-05-24 11:38
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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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    • 04-05-24 17:20
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