Calls for Government to tackle drug driving
Road safety charity Brake and Direct Line Car Insurance are calling for the government to push through proposals on tackling drug driving, as a survey reveals one in nine young drivers (11%) has driven on illegal drugs in the past year. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Parents break the speed limit on the school run
New research has revealed that one in four parents admit that they have broken the speed limit to get their children to school. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Call for action to reduce young driver incidents
A recent survey of 8,110 young people by Brake and QBE Insurance, has revealed that more than half (56%) fear for their lives at times when a passenger with a young driver, and most (57%) have been endangered by risk-taking peers speeding or drink driving. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Reported road casualties Scotland
Reported road accident and casualty statistics for 2010 have been published by Transport Scotland’s Statistician. Contact McSporran today for expert legal advice on this subject.
MIB supports the Met in major crackdown
Following a major operation to target uninsured drivers and disrupt criminal activity in London, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has taken the highest number of calls to their dedicated police helpline since it was started in early 2007. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Drivers swap penalty points
A recent survey from the AA has found that around 300,000 UK drivers may have successfully convinced another driver to take on their speeding penalty points. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
UK’s uninsured driving hotspots identified
Despite the overall drop in uninsured driving in the last five years, the rate of progress to reduce the UK’s level of uninsured driving is being held back by illegal motorists in the West Midlands and West Yorkshire, according to new figures released by the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB). Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Commission refers Road Traffic Act conviction
The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (‘the Commission’) has referred a Road Traffic Act conviction to the High Court of Justiciary. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Police target driving without insurance
A weekend campaign by police to clamp down on people who drive without suitable insurance has resulted in the seizure of 96 vehicles, reports the Scotsman. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Online fine payment
Scottish Court Service (SCS) fines can now be paid online following the launch of a new payment facility. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
