Scots back tougher drink-drive action
McSporrans criminal solicitors’ latest news on all aspects of criminal & road traffic law. A majority of Scots are in favour of the Scottish Government taking tougher action against drink-driving, according to a recent survey. The findings come in the wake of a police anti-drink and drug driving campaign over the festive period. Campaign results […]
Police officer’s drink driving ban
Police officer convicted of drink driving receives year ban. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Fine for Deputy High Court Judge
Deputy High Court Judge fined following guilty plea to driving through a red traffic light. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Conviction in fatal ‘Crash for Cash’ case
Five men havae been found guilty of charges brought over their involvement in a fatal road traffic collision. Contact McSporrans for expert legal advice on this subject.
£35 fine for fatal bike crash
£35 fine and 3 penalty points for taxi driver involved in fatal collision. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Fall in rate of Christmas drink-drivers
Figures released by ACPO show that the rate of drink drivers has fallen this year.Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Drink drive limit change may not tackle worst offenders
The Law Society has warned that proposals to reduce the drink driving limit in Scotland may not tackle the worst cases involving people who drive after consuming alcohol. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Speed limit exemption for life-saving services
Proposals to allow drivers from a wider range of emergency services to break the speed limit in order to save lives have been published for consultation by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Drivers ignore mobile phone laws
According to data obtained in a Freedom of Information request by LV= car insurance, around 100,000 motorists are fined for using a mobile phone behind the wheel on average every year, but only a fraction of mobile phone use while driving is actually detected. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
New measures to tackle drink driving
A package of tough measures to crack down on drink drivers has been unveiled by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
