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<title><![CDATA[Drivers Admit to Frequently Running Red Taffic Lights]]></title>
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In a recent survey by Direct Line Insurance, drivers have revealed that they frequently run red traffic lights.Research suggests that motorists drive through approximately 12 million red lights every month which averages out to 278 per minute!The Director of Motor Underwriting at Direct Line, Andy Goldby said "Motorists who play Russian roulette at the traffic lights are putting their own and other road-users lives at risk. Motorists involved in an accident if they pass through a red light will automatically be deemed at fault for a collision. They could also face higher car insurance premiums at renewal if they have points on their licence."The punishment for driving through a red light is three penalty points and a fine.For further advice on any Motoring Law issue then please contact me, Stephen Scully on 01952 211020 or email me at stephen.scully@lblaw.co.uk, you can click on my profile to learn more about me.  
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:36:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Launch of 'Name &amp; Shame' Councils Raking in Cash from Motorists]]></title>
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From later this week league tables will be launched to 'name and shame' councils that have been raking in cash at the expense of motorists. Road Safety Minister, Mike Penning, is introducing the rules to ensure that GATSOs (speed cameras) are only erected at accident black spots, not on safe roads. The Police will be forced to reveal how many motorists are caught speeding by each speed trap, as well as the number of accidents and casualties nearby, before and after the camera's installation.  
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Motorists Neglect Using Seatbelts]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[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 passengers were caught not wearing a seatbelt in the past 12 months in Dorset alone. Figures also included a staggering 1,000 used mobile phones while driving.This news follows other instances of driver recklessness. Police have given examples which include finding a pregnant woman behind the wheel of her car without a seatbelt on.  The soon-to-be mother, was fined for her actions. Officers also pulled over a woman who was waving her hands around wildly in the car as she tried to shoo out a fly."Unfortunately, a significant number of drivers continue to put themselves and others at risk though selfish or careless practices," said Chief Inspector Robert Nichols, Head of Special Operations at Dorset Police.To avoid financial penalties, possible prison time and potentially fatal accidents always follow the letter of the law when operating your vehicle.  However, if you do find yourself on the wrong side of the law, then promptly contact our Motoring Law specialists. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Are You and Your Car Really Insured?]]></title>
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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 phone and then upon receipt of the policy have filed it away?  
Did you know that if there is a problem with your payment going through on a monthly direct debit that the insurers can cancel your policy?  
Obviously they are obliged to write to you asking for alternative methods of payment but if you do not receive that correspondence, you would be none the wiser unless you noticed it was not being taken out of your bank account. 
In a recent Court case I successfully persuaded the Magistrates that there were special reasons not to impose penalty points for such an offence and indeed my client was dealt with by way of an absolute discharge and no prosecution costs awarded against him. 
In another recent example before the Courts I represented a client who had driven his partners motor vehicle assuming that he was covered third party, fire and theft on his own fully comprehensive insurance document taken out on his own car.  It was only when he was stopped by the police that he realised that this was potentially not the case.  
Unbeknown to him, the insurance company in question did not cover him to drive other motor vehicles third party, fire and theft using his own fully comprehensive insurance because he was unemployed.
Without help and assistance from us he may well have found himself with between six to eight penalty points, a financial penalty and prosecution costs for the offence and of course his insurance premiums would have then increased making him less employable in the future.
Fortunately we were able to successfully argue this matter on our clients behalf and after many sleepless nights for him the matter has now been discontinued.
As an added bonus he will also receive his costs back by way of a Defence Costs Order.
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:35:58 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Use of Mobiles in Cars]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[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 Roberts, partner and head of the Criminal Team, says the legislation is designed to stop people using mobile phones to communicate with one another, whilst driving a vehicle.  This includes both by voice or text.But it would seem some eager police are trying to prosecute individuals who may not be breaking the law.  Not only was the case against Jimmy Carr thrown out, but we understand a local court decided that to glance at your phone to see whos sent you a message  providing you havent had to use the keypad to unlock your device  may also be quite legal.  Of course you cant actually read the message, but some phones have alerts that repeatedly sound, and this court accepted that the user was just looking at the screen in order to cancel the alert.No doubt we are going to see this area of legislation develop.  If the purpose of the legislation was to stop texting or talking to another, then what about browsing the internet and the host of other things most of us can use our phones for?  These days mobile devices offer numerous applications from games, to GPS and satellite navigation facilities, not to mention the ability to play music.  Where do we stand in relation to using these whilst on the move in our cars?  No doubt time will tell!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Foot on the Brakes as 20mph Limits are Introduced]]></title>
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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. Research has found that one in five pedestrians struck by a car at 30mph dies compared to only one in 40 at 20mph.
The new limits will be predominantly used in built up areas and those where cyclists and pedestrian traffic is excessive, such as close to schools, shops and parks.
The use of 20mph zones will also see the amount of speed humps severely reduced across the country. The no-humps zones will instead contain average speed cameras, which are cheaper for councils to enforce.
The wireless cameras will be placed at busy entry and exit points along suburban roads and log a drivers number plate. If the drivers speed is 4mph or more above the 20mph speed limit, they will receive an automatic 60 fine and three penalty points through the post.
Too many pedestrians and cyclists, including many children, are still being killed or hurt on the roads around their homes and schools, said Road Safety Minister, Paul Clark. We have seen that 20mph zones can make a real difference to the safety of local roads.
There has been noticeable opposition to the new government plans, with some claiming the answer is to create better rather than slower drivers. AA President Edmund King warned councils not to become too vigilant when enforcing the limits.
We need common sense when dealing with speed restrictions. We dont want to see local authorities adopting an over-zealous approach, said Mr King.
More than 32,000 people have died on British roads in the past 10 years and the 20mph idea, as well as ministers wanting the 60mph limit on some rural roads dropped to 50mph, has been welcomed by safety campaigners as a clear message to 'speeding drivers.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:55:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Motoring Offences - Need Some Help?]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[I was delighted to be invited to make a short presentation, about motoring offences and the implications for businesses, at this mornings Employment Law Seminar which took place at the Telford International Centre.  John Merry started things off with a general legal update; I then offered some practical advice in relation to speeding offences, S172 notices  those notices that are issued when you fail to provide your details  and the consequences of disqualification.  More detailed information, about how my team and I can possibly help in relation to motoring offences, can be found here:  http://bit.ly/1903Rd, email motoringoffences@lblaw.co.uk or call 0845 543 0302]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:43:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A couple have lost their legal battle against a speeding fine, after trying to dispute the camera's accuracy because it was set up on a bend in the road.Vikki Fielden was backed by her husband Dr Iain Fielden, a physicist at Sheffield Hallam University, in challenging a speeding ticket she was awarded three years ago.She was snapped travelling at 36mph in a 30mph zone in June 2006 and a High Court judge told her that her case was "doomed to fail".Ms Fielden had argued that the camera's reading was inaccurate because it was placed on the far side of a road on a corner.She said the camera's positioning breached guidelines and could give a wrong reading if the car deviated from a straight line.Last year a judge at Bradford Crown Court rejected their appeal, leaving the couple with a whopping 15,000 legal bill.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
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