Results of summer drink driving campaign
The two week summer crack down on drink and drug driving, which has now come to an end, resulted in 229 motorists reported for drink driving, according to Lothian and Borders Police. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
New penalties to tackle careless driving
Careless drivers will be targeted under new proposals announced for consultation by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Fines collection at its highest rate ever
Fines collection is at its highest rate ever in Scotland. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Sleeping driver avoids driving ban
A father from Argyll has managed to avoid a driving ban, despite admitting drink driving and crashing his car in to a cemetery, reports the Scottish Sun. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Lower drink drive limit proposed for Scotland
Road safety charity Brake has welcomed plans to lower the drink-drive limit in Scotland “as a priority”. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
New research shows an increase in illegal driving behaviour
The number of 17-24-year-olds drug-driving has doubled from 5% to 9% in the past twelve months, according to the twenty-fourth annual RAC Report on Motoring. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Police campaign catches speeding drivers
A recent campaign by police forces across Scotland to crack down on drivers on country roads who speed or fail to wear seat belts has detected a large number of drivers breaking the law. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Government crack down on drug driving
The Government has announced plans to crack down on those who drive while under the influence of drugs. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Police target dangerous driving on country roads
Scottish police are launching a new campaign to tackle dangerous driving on country roads. The operation will run from 8th to 10th May, and will see police targeting drivers who break the speed limit, or who drive dangerously or carelessly. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Young uninsured drivers down by half
New figures released by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) have revealed that the number of 17 – 20-year-olds estimated to be driving without insurance has decreased by half over the last three years. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
