British motorists don’t know their limits
Research from LV= car insurance reveals that seven in ten motorists cannot name the speed limit on a rural road, single carriageway, dual carriageway, motorway or a road in a built up area. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Dangerous driver caught by police
A driver is to appear before Oxford Magistrates Court charged with committing a number of driving offences, reports the Oxford Mail. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
DPP announces criminal charges in connection with speeding offence
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Keir Starmer QC, has announced that Mr Christopher Huhne and Ms Vasiliki Pryce are to face criminal charges for perverting the course of justice. 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.
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.
Parents want restrictions on young drivers’ licences
The road safety charity Brake is calling for action to tackle young driver and passenger casualties, as a survey of 1,000 parents of young drivers finds almost all (94%) fear for their son or daughter’s life when they are driving or getting a lift with another young person, while many believe their child takes deadly risks at the wheel. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Government proposes 80mph motorway speed limit
The Government has announced its intention to consult on raising the national speed limit on motorways from 70 to 80 miles per hour. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Drivers push the penalty point limit
Recent research has revealed that thousands of convicted motoring offenders are still driving legally on UK roads despite having twelve or more penalty points. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Road safety camera statistics
Key statistics on the impact of safety cameras in Scotland have recently been published by Scotland’s Chief Statistician. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
