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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 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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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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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
- Yesterday 19:52
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@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
- Yesterday 19:17
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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
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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
- Yesterday 19:15
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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
- Yesterday 17:58
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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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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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Eh? He was "Stuck in standstill traffic on the m2." see more
- Yesterday 16:08
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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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Here is a copy of the NIP I have hidden some details see more
- Yesterday 15:36
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That is a separate non driving related offence, but the OP made no reference to being on a Motorway. see more
- Yesterday 15:21
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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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You're right. There are some exceptions, but I don't think any of them apply. see more
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Anything that can reduce the deaths and injuries on the roads can only be a good thing. see more
- Yesterday 14:42
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Could a punishment be imposed on you as an individual rather than applied to your driving license?? Maybe I am being silly in thinking I remember... see more
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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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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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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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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
- Yesterday 09:47
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