Phllip Hammond, the Transport Secretary, is to plug a loophole which enables motorists to sober up while police find a doctor or nurse to carry out the test. It is among a series of far reaching changes unveiled as part of the Government’s response to recommendations on road safety made by Sir Peter North, former […]

Driving a vehicle requires an individual to not only be able to physically control the vehicle but to understand the dynamics and make informed decisions based on road and traffic conditions. In order to drive in a safe way we must not only be able to navigate our way through traffic but to apply the […]

States in America are debating whether those that use marijuana for medical needs should be punished if caught driving whilst high. Lawmakers are talking about making provisions for marijuana users however, there will still be a limit, as it is illegal to drive whilst impaired by drugs. Different states are struggling to agree on the […]

The principal of a school in America has taken actions into his own hands and is trying to demonstrate to his pupils the seriousness of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He aims to pull one pupil out of class every 15 minutes across two days in order to represent the national statistic […]

Unfortunately we all age and with this comes responsibility to make sure we are still capable of things we have done all our lives such as driving. Don’t wait for problems to occur, keep on top of your health. If you experience any of the following, seek advice: Difficultly reading Feeling confused on the road […]

Every driver’s vision is reduced at night. It’s more difficult to see road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. It also takes time for eyes to adjust to the darkness after being in a lit building or after driving on a well-lit road. What’s more, in darkness it is harder to judge speed and […]

THE number of motorists arrested for drink-driving across Gosport, Fareham and Havant over Christmas fell, police say. Officers arrested 39 people in the area for drink-driving, drug driving or failing to provide a specimen during the festive campaign – 13 less than last year. The number of drivers charged were 27, less than the 42 […]

When you receive penalty points on your driving licence, they will stay there for four years after you are convicted. This is the case for most offences however, death by dangerous driving while under the influence of drink or drugs and death by dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen for analysis will result […]

DRINK and drug drivers in Dorset are to be targeted by Police in a Christmas campaign. During the Christmas campaign there will be increased traffic patrols, as well as road-side checks, and every driver who is involved in a collision during the period will be breath tested – irrespective of whether they are suspected of […]

Road safety is paramount, yet poor attitude from drivers can often lead to road accidents. Drivers of all ages, in particular young drivers need utmost concentration when driving. Yet many young drivers succumb to peer pressure and end up ferrying their friends around. Passengers can be a real distraction, especially if the driver is keen […]