Zero tolerance on drink driving over festive period
Members of the public and young people in particular are being urged to take a zero tolerance approach to drink-driving this festive season to help prevent devastating Christmas tragedies. 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.
Police fell foul of EU residency rules when seizing vehicle
An EU national working in Scotland, who took his case all the way to the High Court to have his conviction for driving an uninsured vehicle quashed, should receive an apology from Strathclyde Police for the unlawful seizure of his car, according to the Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Drink-Drive Rehabilitation courses to be modernised
Proposals to modernise the Drink-Drive Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) have been announced by the Driving Standards Agency. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Motorcyclist banned for dangerous driving
A motorcyclist from Milton Keynes has received a suspended prison sentence for dangerous driving after filming himself carrying out a number of stunts on his motorbike, reports the BBC. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Stiff-drink drivers get soft sentence
Hundreds of drivers are still legally driving on UK roads despite being convicted of drink driving, according to new research from LV= car insurance. Contact McSporrans 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.
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.
