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What made me happy today

Got my internet back (again). Also found an email from Monday confirming part of the compensation has been put in my account. Looking forward to my... see more

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Third Party Threats

@TC1474 Thank you for your reply. Yes please I would appreciate the contact of your old Boss. Many thanks see more

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I drive a Peugeot 208

I drive a Peugeot 308 how often should I service it see more

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My car was stolen and I received a red light notice, does anyone know if they take pictures of the drivers face see more

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

As always, it's in the Highway Code. see more

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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

only the dates 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

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

Appreciate that. Just a random idea though, would this case not be the same principle as to cars turning right who has gone beyond the stop line... 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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Taking for granted that the details shared are reasonably accurate, I think that's a valid position to take. Personally, I drive a petrol car, but... see more

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I think someone more knowledgeable will reply in more detail but I think your idea of letting your insurance company fight it out on your behalf is... see more

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Hi, So I have had two people crash into the back of my car in two months. First drove off and I dealt with my insurance which is still ongoing. I... 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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But did you notice the dates? see more

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Need help with claim

@TC1474 i dont think the pedestrian had any insurance as he was drunk and looked like a crackhead. No TP were involved so insurance cannot claim. ... see more

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@Drivingforfun i have already received the car back and it is repaired back see more

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@Drivingforfun no modifications were declared because i did not want to pay extra for declaring the mods as my insirance is already expensive as it is see more

by M27
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@Santa no details of the pedestrian as they were drunk and were unconscious after they hit my car. The police are still doing a report see more

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

Hi everyone, Hope your well. I was third in the queue at a Traffic Light Controlled Crossroads, planning to go straight ahead. The first two... 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

by TC1474
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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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NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution)

Here is a copy of the NIP I have hidden some details 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

by TC1474
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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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Interesting that you show the cost of the materials for the battery, but don't forget the same materials and the same impacts from their mining are... see more

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