There are currently almost 5,000 UK drivers with twelve or more penalty points placed on their licence within the last twelve months. These figures were revealed by the DVLA following a recent Freedom of Information Act request. 58 drivers had 20 or more points and one unnamed driver had a massive 45 points. The driver […]
Returning for its 13th season, JB Shorts is back for another sell-out performance and Richard Silver Solicitors are proud to be sponsors once again. Made up of six amazing 15 minute plays written by some of the best TV writers, it’s no wonder this event has been selling out season after season. JB Shorts 13 […]
On 2nd March 2015 new drug driving laws came into force. Before that date, drug driving prosecutions were relatively rare because the Police had to prove that your driving was impaired. However from 2nd March, it is an offence to drive if you are over the specified limits of certain drugs, for example cannabis, cocaine and ketamine, […]
Starting this month, drivers caught by speed cameras or facing other motoring offences will be able to plead guilty or not guilty online. Following a pilot in Manchester, the ‘Make a Plea’ scheme will be extended to Magistrates’ Courts across England and Wales. During the Manchester trial, around 1,200 people – a third of applicable […]
