Drivers could face a £100 on the spot fine and 3 points on their license for layering up winter clothes! When temperatures plummet it is tempting to layer up to help us keep warm, but it is very important to not bundle up too much as that can restrict your movement whilst driving. The car […]

    Drivers who kill while using a mobile phone will now face life in prison under tough new laws that came into effect this week, maximum laws will be imposed on those who take a life while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Its always best to not drink any alcohol when you […]

DRIVING laws can cause confusion and there can sometimes be a grey area over what could land you with a fine and what doesn’t. The rules and regulations of driving often have motorists scratching their heads trying to figure out the legislation. Some of the laws could land you in trouble with the police, with […]

Proposals for an outright ban on pavement parking have been mooted. Most of us have done it occasionally, some of us even do it semi regularly. Parking on the pavement, or at least partially on the pavement is a common site on London’s streets with spaces at a premium. But the act could soon be […]

Snowy conditions can make driving a real challenge for motorists and can even lead to an accident. With this in mind it is crucial to prepare yourself adequately before embarking on a journey in the snow.It is worth knowing how to prepare yourself and your car, while also considering different ways to approach your driving when faced […]

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed the  10 top reasons people failed the new driving test in its first year. DVSA is encouraging learner drivers to spend more time practising their driving skills and techniques in these areas, using a variety of different roads, such as country roads and dual carriageways. DVSA […]

1.Red X fines on smart Motorway The RAC released research earlier this year which showed over a fifth of the drivers on smart motorways have driven in a closed off lane marked with an X. Driving in a lane closed by a red X sign is illegal and if caught can result in three points […]

Martyn Uzzell died from severe head injuries when he was thrown into the path of the car behind him when his bike hit a four-inch deep pothole on the A65 at Giggleswick, North Yorkshire. The inquest into his death heard that the tragedy was avoidable as workers from North Yorkshire County Council had inspected the […]

The road user and the law Road traffic law The following list can be found abbreviated throughout the Code. It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide, but a guide to some of the important points of law. For the precise wording of the law, please refer to the various Acts and Regulations (as […]

Horse-drawn vehicles 47 Horse-drawn vehicles used on the highway should be operated and maintained in accordance with standards set out in the Department for Transport’s Code of Practice for Horse-Drawn Vehicles. This Code lays down the requirements for a road driving assessment and includes a comprehensive list of safety checks to ensure that a carriage […]