Is it an offence to use a mobile phone whilst driving?
A Shock for the Police A recent appeal has clarified the law in a way which to some will seem surprising (including the Crown Prosecution Service and the Police!) The law prohibits the use of a handheld phone whilst driving. However, up until now the police and CPS...
All you need to know about Penalty Points Disqualifications
What is a Penalty Points Disqualification? The penalties for committing motoring offences commonly include the power to disqualify from driving. However, it is more usual, unless an offence is regarded as particularly serious, for the court to consider the...
Kent Drivers continue to use Mobile Phones while driving
Mobile phone offences in Kent are on the increase Prior to March 2017 motorists could get three points on their licence and be fined £100 by way of fixed penalty. A new law means drivers convicted of committing such offences now get six points on their licence and a...
Don’t risk Prison by saying someone else was driving
Did you know that misleading the police as to who was driving your car could lead to you being prosecuted for perverting the course of justice and even being sent to prison? When the police send a registered keeper a requirement to notify them of the identity...
