Our Motor Law Expert Neil Sargeant offers his insights and advice on all things motoring and road traffic law related

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill – increasing sentences for road traffic offences: In September 2020, the Government produced a White Paper.  The Police,

Change to the law on using a mobile phone while driving takes effect from 25 March 2022. On 25 March 2022 the law will become

Highway Code Update 2022 The UK’s Highway Code is due to be updated on January 29, 2022, to place those most at risk in the

Drink driving and drug driving by non-UK heavy goods vehicle licence holders driving in the UK Recent distribution problems have highlighted the shortage of UK

Legal Answers & Advice for 4x4s, SUV’s and Green Laning The 4×4 and SUV market is forever growing and many motorists purchase these beasts to

Motoring Insurance Pitfalls One of the most common enquiries we receive is about driving without insurance and in many cases, the motorist did not realise

Avoid Drink Driving and Motoring Pitfalls The Prime Minister’s announcement on 22 February has been met with mixed responses from overjoyed to hugely frustrated. Regardless

Legal Pitfalls for Takeaway & Delivery Drivers Whilst many businesses have unfortunately suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic, some have positively thrived. Online shopping giants like

Court Delays due to Covid-19 Pandemic The pandemic has had a huge impact on us all over the last 12 months and the courts have

Driving Disqualification & E-scooters The pandemic has resulted in many changes in so many lives particularly since the first lockdown in March 2020. Suddenly being

There has been an abundance of debate over the years about what motorists should be legally required to disclose to the DVLA and one of

Essential Summer Motoring Tips After what has been, for many people, a grim and depressing 2020/21, the UK has finally been graced with some good

E-Scooter Your Way to a Penalty “E-Scooters” seem to be the new gadget of choice recently with Halfords recently claiming that sales had increased by

Proposal to issue life sentences for Death by Dangerous Driving Teresa May’s proposed bill to enable judges to issue life sentences for causing death by

Avoid a Driving Ban This Christmas! Despite 2020 largely being a write off for most of us with regard to our social plans, we can

In celebrating all that is British, I struggled to think how I could tie the theme in with a road traffic, legal slant. Eventually I

What to do if you are convicted in absence….  You may be surprised to know that it is common for motorists to be convicted of

Can you drive after taking flu and cold tablets? We’ve all been struck down with illness in our lifetimes haven’t we?  Chills, fever, a cough,

Motor Legal Protection Explained Taking out an insurance policy can often be a confusing and frustrating process with providers offering an almost endless choice of

Loco in Lockdown Covid-19 and the lockdown are all we ever seem to see, hear or read about at the moment. It is practically inescapable

“Sorry Judge, I Was Too Wasted To Give a Breath Sample” This is something that we are often asked about and it is certainly an

Vehicle Stopped for Driving Without a Wheel  Please Note: Unfortunately, we can not assist with enquiries relating to fines, however, if you are at risk

Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) Explained For a feature about road traffic law you might be wondering how a motorist can commit an offence relating

The Speedsters Essential Guide (Speeding Offences Guidelines) At Motoring Defence Solicitors, we receive countless enquiries about speeding and the associated penalties. Many believe that speeding

New EU Drink Driving Proposals  With Brexit looming but (as of yet) remaining just out of touching distance, it is difficult to gauge or assess

Motoring Offences: Common Pitfalls for Motorists over the Festive Season Christmas can be a hectic period for everybody. Running and rushing around, panic buying, darting

Top 10 Winter Driving Tips Cold conditions over the Christmas period can be tough on our beloved motors and any underlying mechanical problems may come

Exchanging a UK Driving Licence after Brexit With Brexit looming, motorists should be aware that the rules for exchanging UK driving licences will change when

At Motoring Defence Solicitors we provide completely free advice to motorists who find themselves in a quandary. Below are some frequently asked questions that you

Road Traffic Accidents involving animals Who doesn’t love animals? The last few years have witnessed somewhat of a rise in “pet-culture” especially when it comes

Common causes resulting in a criminal charge / motoring conviction Motorists are at greater risk of committing offences unknowingly compared with pedestrians. The moment you

Drink Driving Convictions Special Reasons Not to Disqualify As law abiding citizens, most of us probably don’t even think about breaking the law. Occasionally however,

Is it illegal to smoke or vape whilst driving? Road Traffic Law has evolved significantly over the years with many proposed changes having come through

Drink driving and the legal alcohol limit in the UK Summer is approaching and with it comes a host of social and sporting events during

Is putting on makeup or shaving while driving illegal? We have all had mornings that could have gone a little bit smoother. We wake up

UK driving licence endorsements, Conviction Codes (TT99, DR10, DD30) and Car Insurance If you have committed a speeding offence (or any type of offence) it

What will happen if you are caught speeding in the EU after Brexit? The past 2  months have witnessed our nation embroiled in fierce debates

Using your mobile phone whilst driving: Motoring Law Specialist, Neil Sargeant explains … Using your mobile telephone whilst driving has long been a subject open to argument

Stay Safe This Christmas with our Top Tips! With Christmas just around the corner, people are enjoying their work’s Christmas party and the nation is

Don’t Let Your Dog Drive you to the Dog House This Christmas! Temperatures are plummeting, decorations are creeping in and German markets have seemingly appeared

MP Faces Allegation of Perverting the Course of Public Justice Fiona Onasanya is accused of perverting the course of justice but jurors have heard claims

Millions of motorists across the UK have at some point in their driving history received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) which is the most

Driverless vehicles are moving out of science fiction onto our roads.  Various manufacturers have signalled intent to make them viable by 2021 meaning that we

Conviction Codes and Car Insurance Discovering that you have committed a motoring offence can, for many, be a troubling time particularly if you a dependant

Every motorist is aware that it is a criminal offence to drive your vehicle when drunk but, as with any law, it requires breaking down

Randox Laboratories have been in the news frequently over the past couple of years and I have written various pieces about what has happened myself.

Drink drivers to face speedier justice with new roadside breathalysers New plans to bring drink drivers “to justice” quicker are in development with new roadside

As a Brit, you would have been forgiven a before this year at having scoffed at needing tip for driving in hot weather but 2018