Drivers who reach 12 penalty points for offences committed during the same three-year period face a mandatory driving disqualification under totting up. For many people, the only potential escape route is an exceptional hardship application. On paper, this can appear straightforward: show the court that the consequences of a ban would be unusually severe, and… Read more »
New driving laws on mobile phone use on the road explained
Tough new legislation on mobile phone use in cars is set to be introduced in spring 2020. Holding a phone while driving for “interactive communication”, namely to make calls or write and send text messages has been an endorsable offence (one which carries penalty points) since 2006. Recommendations issued by the Department of Transport, expected… Read more »
How to Avoid a Car Hire Horror Story Abroad
Hiring a Car Abroad – it should be easy enough, but sometimes things can go wrong as you can end up seriously out of pocket. However, following the advice below should help you get the best deal available whilst avoiding any unwanted extra charges. Share this Image On Your Site <p><strong>Please include attribution to https://www.motoringoffencelawyers.com/ with this graphic.</strong></p>… Read more »
Does your child need a car seat in a taxi?
This is the question which has been foremost in my mind on the odd occasion that I’ve hired a taxi with my 3-year-old, usually to the airport and back. At worst it feels totally illegal or at least as if we’re being negligent parents but where does the liability lie? Surely a taxi cannot be exempt… Read more »
Scotland Has The Best Learner Drivers But Where Does Your Region Sit?
We’ve all been there at some point in our lives, and everyday we see dozens of learner drivers slowly chugging along trying to get to grips with the road. But it turns out some UK regions have a knack of breeding better learners than others. After hearing about nightmare test routes and complex junctions we… Read more »

