Imagine it. You’re come home from work or a nice day out and there on the mat is a brown envelope. It could be from the taxman or some bill but it’s from the police instead; it might be from your local force or it could be from another one […]
‘Crash For Cash’ (CFC) scams are officially defined by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) as a scam that aims to “stage or deliberately cause a road traffic collision solely for the purpose of financial gain. Crash For Cash scams are a very serious and widespread issue in the UK. It’s estimated the scams cost […]
As beautiful as Autumn is, the many changes, particularly those in the weather, pose new and dangerous problems on the road. The transition season brings with it all kinds of problematic hazards for motorists, like: Falling and wet leaves Increased levels of rainfall Increased frequency and strength of winds […]
From Monday this week the punishment for speeding became harsher. For those a couple of miles an hour over the limit, nothing will change – but the big difference is a significant increase in fines for the worst offenders. For the most serious cases the fine equals to 150% of […]
Driving requires a level of skill and the ability to interact with both the vehicle and the external environment. Rule 90, 91, 92, 93 and 94 of The Highway Code states the different factors that can affect a person’s ability to drive safely. Safe driving requires some of the following: […]
Photo credit: jf01350 via Visualhunt / CC BY Rule 283 If you are involved in a crash or stop to give assistance at the scene of an accident you should: Warn others: Park your vehicle and then turn your hazard lights on, ideally facing approaching traffic. Also if you have […]
