By Stephen Scully in Criminal Law on Wednesday 11 May 2011 @ 09:28
Government Minister Philip Hammond has today announced plans to "shake up" existing motoring law. As a result, Police will receive powers to fine careless drivers on the spot, rather than taking them to court, as part of government plans to make Britain's roads safer. It is thought that... read more
By Stephen Scully in Criminal Law on Tuesday 5 April 2011 @ 12:40
Following a recently commissioned Government report on drink and drug driving, changes are proposed to the current law for the first time in over 40 years. Although drink drive related deaths have fallen by more than three quarters since the late 1970s' - despite the number of drivers trebling... read more
By Kate Baker in Lanyon Bowdler News on Tuesday 11 January 2011 @ 11:50
We are now approaching the time of year when the deadline closes for applications for training contracts. Training partner Colin Spanner and current trainees Lynsey Cater and Louise Howard answer questions on what Lanyon Bowdler look for in a trainee and what to expect. Why Lanyon Bowdler? As... read more
By Amanda Jones in Motoring Offences on Friday 5 November 2010 @ 15:25
I recently read that motorists in southern England are putting their lives and those of other drivers, at risk by failing to wear a seatbelt. And I bet this isn't just happening in the south of our country!Road Safety Partnership's 'No Excuse' campaign shows just under 2,500 drivers or... read more
By Stephen Scully in Motoring Offences on Friday 15 October 2010 @ 11:35
I have recently dealt with two matters before Telford Magistrates Court involving clients who genuinely believed they were insured but it subsequently transpired they may not have been. How many people have secured insurance either by way of an internet search engine or alternatively over the... read more
