Motoring Legislation Made Simple

Recent changes in motoring legislation have caused a bit of confusion amongst UK drivers, and the Motor Insurance Bureau is seeking to clear them up.

In order to confront the problem of uninsured motorists in the UK, the bureau collaborated with the motor insurance industry to create a comprehensive database for insured drivers. In order to reduce [...]

New super ASSET speed cameras

This is the chilling new super speed camera heading for Britain’s roads – which can catch motorists committing five different offences at the same time.

The ASSET camera can film inside a vehicle and see if the driver is wearing a seatbelt and can also measure distances between cars to identify tailgating. As well [...]

Study Suggests Total Ban on Cell Phones While Driving

This could be a pivotal day in the battle to curb the growing dangers of cell phone use and texting while behind the wheel.

Armed with alarming statistics from a new study, the Governors Highway Safety Association will consider endorsing a complete ban on cell phone use while driving — hands-free or not — [...]

New law to keep banned drivers off UK and Irish roads

As a result of a groundbreaking agreement between the British, Irish and Northern Ireland Ministers, UK drivers disqualified for serious motoring offences in Ireland will no longer escape punishment when they return home.

Similarly, disqualifications earned by Irish drivers while in the UK will be recognised and enforced when they return to Ireland.

Road Safety Minister Paul Clark [...]

Beware claims management companies promising cash

Many victims of workplace accidents and ‘no-fault’ motoring crashes are auctioned off to the highest bidding solicitors. Tony Levene reports

Where there’s a smash, there’s cash. And if you sign up with one of the dozens of claims management companies targeting people who have been involved in no-fault car crashes or have suffered an accident at work, [...]