Archive for ‘New Legislation’

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Apr01

Government announce new rules to help reduce road works!

by admin on April 1st, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Posted In: Driving News, New Legislation

New guidance to make sure that companies who dig up the road replace it properly – reducing the risk of potholes forming – was published today by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan. It is estimated that poorly replaced road surfaces mean there are around 90,000 remedial works each year, adding inconvenience to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Jan29

New law to keep banned drivers off UK and Irish roads !

by admin on January 29th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Posted In: Driving News, New Legislation, Road Safety

A new law to keep disqualified drivers off UK and Irish roads comes into force today. 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 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Dec07

Average speed cameras for 2010 in residential areas!

by admin on December 7th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Posted In: New Legislation, Road Safety, Speed Cameras

Average speed cameras are set to be introduced into residential areas from next year. The government has approved the Spec3 cameras and plans to roll them out in 2010 with the aim of enforcing a 20mph speed limit in urban areas. Camden, Southwark and Waltham Forrest will be among eight London boroughs to pioneer the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Nov20

Cowboy clampers face five years’ jail!

by admin on November 20th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Posted In: Clampers, Driving News, Fines, New Legislation

Cowboy clampers could be jailed for five years if they flout strict rules unveiled today. In a huge victory for the Daily Mail, ministers have decided that clampers operating on private land must be threatened with prison if they are to be finally brought into line. The cost of removing a clamp will also be […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Aug27

New curbs on how private clampers operate!

by admin on August 27th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Posted In: Clampers, Driving News, Fines, New Legislation

A new licensing scheme will impose limits on the maximum release fees charged by clampers and set a minimum time before cars can be towed away.The new curbs will also demand that signs warning motorists of the existence of private parking enforcement are clearly visible and, for the first time, drivers will be able to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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