Using a seat belt You must wear a seat belt if one is fitted in the seat you’re using. But you need to wear your seat belt correctly for it to work properly in a crash. Find out when you must wear a seat belt and how it should be worn. Who needs to wear a seat belt THINK! Always wear a seat belt You...

Your vehicle tax disc must be displayed on the passenger side (kerb side) of the vehicle’s windscreen. If there’s no windscreen or you have a motorcycle or sidecar, you should display the tax disc on the kerb side of the vehicle. A current tax disc must be displayed on the vehicle it was bought for....

Statement from the DOT In the Department for Transport's (DfT) view it is not legal to sell or use after market HID lighting kits, for converting conventional Halogen headlamps to HID Xenon. If a customer wants to convert his vehicle to Xenon HID he must purchase completely new Xenon HID headlamps. ...

Tinted vehicle windows - the rules If you have a vehicle that has heavily tinted windows in the front, you are risking prosecution by the police. The windows that must have the correct amount of tint are the front windscreen and the two windows to either side of the driver. The windows that matter T...

You don't have to carry a spare and it does not have to comply with the legal requirements while it is stowed away. However, when fitted to the vehicle (for example, following a puncture) it must then comply with the law. The spare is not tested in the MOT but the examiner may draw your attention to...

If you've been happily ignoring a warning light because it's not checked in the MOT you could be facing an MOT failure and an expensive repair bill in 2012 because of changes to the test. The Department for Transport is adding a number of new mandatory test items to the annual MOT from 1 January 201...

Tyres need replacing? The laws require that in order to be legal a tyre must comply with a number of legal requirements. These requirements range from what the manufacturer must be responsible for - relevant sidewall markings etc - and what the motorist should be responsible for - correct fitment an...

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Parking tickets issued by supermarkets, private companies and train stations are private tickets. These have different rules to public tickets as they are governed by contract law rather than civil or criminal law. Unfair Tickets Private tickets are issued if you have parked improperly on someone’s ...

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Younger drivers who have recently passed their driving test are more likely to be involved in traffic accidents and commit motoring offences. Consequences for younger drivers who commit driving offences can include licence revocation and heavily increased insurance premiums. Younger Drivers and the ...

Drinking and eating while driving doubles the likelihood of having a car crash. Drivers caught drinking and eating at the wheel could be convicted of driving without due care and attention (CD10). The Dangers of Drinking and Eating While Driving Drinking and eating at the wheel can cause a mental ov...

Parking on the Road There are some areas with no signs and no markings on the street which are perfectly safe to park in. Unfortunately these are usually found in quiet suburban places and are few and far between in busy urban areas. If you do find one, make sure you don’t block anyone’s drive way o...

If you are convicted of a motoring offence you most probably won’t want to tell anyone, but unfortunately, you will need to. False Statements and Withholding Information Under the Road Traffic Act 1998 it is an offence for you to withhold any information that might be considered relevant, or to make...

Careless and dangerous driving are both serious motoring offences. There are major differences between both of these offences, and depending on the severity of the offence both can result in Disqualification. Differences between Careless and Dangerous Driving Careless driving is driving that falls b...

Vehicle number plates should be set out and displayed in accordance with the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001. If these regulations are not followed this is an offence and fines can be applied. Vehicle Number Plates in the UK There are strict rules set out that govern t...

What are my options for an alleged speeding allegation? The first issue is whether you accept that you were above the speed limit. If so, you can either accept the allegation in full or alternatively, you can argue the exact speed alleged. Whilst either option will result in a guilty plea, the latte...

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To sum it up....... What should I do if my mobile phone rings when I'm driving?  Let it ring and return the call when safely parked. It is better to switch to voicemail before starting off. Can I use a hand-held mobile phone when stopped in a traffic jam? No.  Driving includes times when stopped at ...

Have you been stopped by the police, given a fixed penalty notice or received a summons for an allegation of using a mobile phone while driving? In 2007 using a mobile phone whilst driving became a criminal offence that carried points or disqualification.  Consequently the Police are ready to pull d...

What to do if you have a road accident What You Need to Know Stay calm and make the situation as a safe as possible. Call the Ambulance Service if there are injuries. Exchange details with the other drivers. Take down witness details. Make comprehensive notes and take pictures. Inform your insurer a...

What to do if an uninsured driver crashes into you Being hit by an uninsured driver is one of scenarios we’d all like not to ever have to be involved in; however should this happen; here’s what to do to ensure you have some comeback against these crooks. Currently, there is hardly a huge deterrent i...