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…
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…
New proposals are soon to be announced by the government to tackle the problem of motorists driving under the impairment of prescription drugs. There is a big concern over the abuse sleeping tablets, pain killers and other drugs readily available over the counter. Studies by the Transport Research Laboratory found that drug impairments were present in quarter of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Motorists are set for improvements in customer service from garages under a package of transparency and value-for-money measures unveiled today by Transport Secretary Justine Greening. An evaluation of existing MOT test standards and frequency took account of the views and evidence offered by a wide range of organisations. In particular, it considered data from Department […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
New badge “as secure as a banknote” says Minister Tough new measures to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system – including a new Blue Badge design which is harder to forge – will come into force on 1 January, Transport Minister Norman Baker said today. Previously, Blue Badges were made from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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