Uninsured drivers on British roads
New research from MoneySupermarket has found that one in six motorists have broken the law and driven a car they weren’t insured to drive. 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.
Uninsured drivers under the spotlight
Police forces across Scotland have taken part in three days of action, coordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland, to target those who drive without suitable insurance. 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.
Smartphone use more dangerous than drink driving
Using smartphones for social networking while driving is more dangerous than drink driving or being high on cannabis behind the wheel, according to research published by the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Police figures reveal dangers of morning-after motoring
More than one in ten motorists (13%) who were arrested for drink-driving last year were caught between 5am and 12 noon, according to new statistics. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Campaign to tackle uninsured driving
MP Karl McCartney has been recognised by the charity Brake and Direct Line for his campaign for tougher penalties for uninsured drivers. 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.
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.
ACPOS festive drink drive campaign update
During the second week of the annual Association of Chief Police Officers Scotland’s (ACPOS) Festive Drink Drug Drive Campaign, police officers across Scotland have detected 113 offenders who were driving while over the legal alcohol limit. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.