Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors' Legal Blog

I’ve recently returned from a camping holiday in France with my family.  The weather was good, the people were friendly and the facilities on the camp site were superb.  We had a lovely time.Apart, that is, from the car accident.About half-way through our stay we were driving through... read more

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

I spend a reasonable amount of time driving round the Shropshire countryside, and the West Midlands motorway network, and I see a vast number of drivers – particularly those in vans and HGV’s on their mobiles.  Therefore, I am not surprised to learn that the Ministry of Justice has... read more

Use of Mobiles in Cars

By Amanda Jones in Motoring Offences on Monday 25 January 2010 @ 11:28

The news is full of stories about people being prosecuted for using their mobile phones whilst driving.  Jimmy Carr managed to escape a fine, when it was proved he was using his phone to record jokes!  So just what is the legislation surrounding the use of mobile phones in cars?Adrian... read more

UK motorists will have to watch their speed dials more carefully whilst driving in built up areas as the government announces new plans to increase the prevalence of 20mph speed limits. The move comes as a response to the growing number of fatalities casting a shadow on UK streets.... read more