Archive for ‘Driving News’

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May15

1 in 5 Cars fails its first MOT test…..

by admin on May 15th, 2012 at 6:44 am
Posted In: Driving News, Research

Figures recently released showed that 353,000 cars failed their first MOT test in the year October 2010 and September 2011, which is about an 80% passing rate. The most common reasons for failing were lighting and signalling. Additionally tyres, headlight aim and issues with the driver’s view of the road were problems during the test. Amazing so […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May10

Government crack down on drug driving menace…..

by admin on May 10th, 2012 at 6:38 am
Posted In: DOT News, Driving News, New Legislation, Road Safety

The Government announced plans today to crack down on those who drive while under the influence of drugs. Legislation unveiled in the Queen’s Speech will create a specific drug driving offence. Currently police have to demonstrate that driving had been impaired by drugs in order to prosecute. Under the proposed legislation it will automatically be […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May09

New drug driving laws could soon be in place…..

by admin on May 9th, 2012 at 6:53 am
Posted In: Driving News, New Legislation, Road Safety

The Prime Minister is intending to change the law so those convicted of drug driving could soon face up to £5000 fine, a minimum of 12 months driving ban, and even a jail term of up to 6 months.  ”Drug drivers are a deadly menace – they must be stopped and that is exactly what […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May08

9,000 motorists still driving with the maximum 12 points…..

by admin on May 8th, 2012 at 6:56 am
Posted In: Driving News

Figures were obtained by the Co-operative Motor Group have shown that a staggering 9,000 motorists are still on the road despite still having accrued the maximum of twelve penalty points allowed on their licences in a three year period. In these cases the courts have used their discretion and allowed the offender to avoid a driving ban. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr26

Diesel is not always cheapest in the long run…..

by admin on April 26th, 2012 at 7:23 am
Posted In: Driving News

Soaring petrol prices have had Brits rushing to buy diesel models in order to save on fuel bills – in fact in 2011, half of all new car sales in the UK were diesel with increasing numbers of people looking at second hand diesels models. However, our recent analysis has revealed that unless you drive […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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