Most people in the UK like an alcoholic drink, but many will drink more than usual at Christmas and this can lead to bad decision making. Namely, choosing to drink drive and risking a range of consequences if you are caught, including fines and penalties, driving bans, a prison sentence, and of course a ruined […]
A report by think tank Policy Exchange says that urgent action is needed to boost working class participation in public life, including the expansion of a scheme in London which saw bus drivers working as Magistrates. The report praised a London bus company and the Magistrates Association for joining forces to encourage bus drivers to become magistrates. Being a magistrate […]
Speed cameras are to be turned back on across Bristol, the mayor has announced. They were switched off in 2011, but following a policy u-turn work will start early next year to switch on up to 26 traffic light and speed cameras. Revenue raised from the cameras will be used to fund their maintenance and […]
A man in charge of a fireworks display held on the night of a motorway crash in which seven people died has been cleared of breaching health and safety laws. Geoffrey Counsell had denied a charge of failing to ensure public safety for the Taunton Rugby Club display. He had been originally charged with seven […]
The DVLA has again announced that motorists will no longer need to produce their motor insurance for checking when applying for their vehicle tax. The change takes effect on 16th December 2013. The Department of Transport says the change is designed to reduce red tape. Source: DVLA Youtube Channel The press release, although welcome to many, is […]
