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What should I do if I’m involved in a Road Traffic Accident?

04/09/2017 by Angie Newnham in Road Traffic Law

Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) can happen as a result of a variety of reasons, including driver error, vehicle malfunction and lack of road maintenance. With more vehicles now on the road than ever before, it’s vitally important that drivers are aware of what to do in the event of an […]

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5 Top Tips For Summer Driving

28/06/2016 by Fiona Pawsey in Road Traffic Law

5 top tips for summer driving The summer holidays are nearly upon us. If you’re planning a road trip this summer, it’s very important to make sure that you and your car are prepared. So here are 5 top tips for safe summer driving. Punctures If your tyres are at […]

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Are you fit to drive?

24/05/2016 by Fiona Pawsey in Funny Law Friday / Road Traffic Law

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: […]

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What to do at the scene of an accident

17/05/2016 by Fiona Pawsey in Road Traffic Law

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 […]

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Drink Driving at Christmas Time

14/12/2015 by Fiona Pawsey in Road Traffic Law

It’s almost Christmas again. And police forces up and down the country are already watching out vigilantly for motorists suspected of being over the legal limit. The annual Government anti-drink driving campaign has been launched warning of the consequences of a second drink. And in North Yorkshire a story has […]

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New smoking and driving law

17/09/2015 by Fiona Pawsey in Road Traffic Law

As of the 1st of October 2015 smoking in a vehicle with anyone under the age of 18 will be illegal. The reason for this is to protect children and young people from the dangers that second hand smoke has. If you are caught smoking in a vehicle while there is […]

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Tag Archives: Road Traffic Solicitors

What should I do if I’m involved in a Road Traffic Accident?

5 Top Tips For Summer Driving

Are you fit to drive?

What to do at the scene of an accident

Drink Driving at Christmas Time

New smoking and driving law