More than two million motorists a day could wrongly encounter penalties for Ulez or speeding because of simple ways of gaming Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras or errors with the system. ANPR cameras are widely used to enforce road traffic regulations and are used by local councils or authorities to monitor vehicles entering or exitingContinue reading “Ulez And Speed Cameras Could Mistakenly Identify 2 Million Drivers A Day For Fines”
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MP Say Dangerous Driving Should Be Punished The Same As Carrying A Weapon
MPs have warned that criminal punishment for unsafe driving should be the same as owning a weapon because cars have the potential to be deadly. Convictions for unsafe driving can result in a maximum sentence of two years, compared with four years for having an offensive weapon in a public area. A report by theContinue reading “MP Say Dangerous Driving Should Be Punished The Same As Carrying A Weapon”
War On Drivers: A Secret War
Councils across the United Kingdom have been waging a war on cars by removing thousands of parking areas and replacing them with street furniture, bike shelters and flower beds. Local authorities are the driving force behind the trend and claim that cars unfairly dominate high streets and town centres, while businesses feel the transformation couldContinue reading “War On Drivers: A Secret War”
COUNCILS Will Now Issue Speeding Fines Of £130 To Anyone Driving Faster Than 20mph
A London council will start issuing £130 speeding penalties to anyone driving faster than 20mph as drivers fear they will be fleeced by authorities. Wandsworth Council is launching a pilot scheme where it can give tickets to motorists exceeding the 20mph limit in residential areas, roads which often have fewer fixed cameras and mobile patrolsContinue reading “COUNCILS Will Now Issue Speeding Fines Of £130 To Anyone Driving Faster Than 20mph”
It’s A Rip-Off For Drivers
Motorway forecourts are ripping off motorists by charging £10 more for a tank of petrol than the national average. The retailers were accused of cashing in on the February half term getaways as figures revealed they’re charging an average of 165.5p a litre for unleaded. This is 17p a litre more than the average ofContinue reading “It’s A Rip-Off For Drivers”
There’s No Turning Back For Electric Vehicle Owners
According to research, nine in ten motorists who’ve already made the switch to an electric vehicle say they won’t be buying a petrol or diesel car again. With more extended ranges from the latest models and enhancing charging infrastructure, EV motorists say they’re able to complete trips over larger distances, with a quarter saying they’veContinue reading “There’s No Turning Back For Electric Vehicle Owners”
Drivers Risk A Fine Of £5,000
Motorists are being advised to be cautious what they wear this Christmas behind the wheel because some festive outfits or winter clothing could see them hit with a £5,000 penalty. Any clothing or footwear that isn’t deemed suitable for driving as it could compromise a person’s ability to control a vehicle, could see a driverContinue reading “Drivers Risk A Fine Of £5,000”
You, Will, Receive Six Points On Your License If You Use Your Phone While Driving
Ministers announced that drivers will shortly encounter £200 fines and six points on their licence if they so much as touch their phone while at the wheel. Tougher laws taking effect early next year will make phone use while driving prohibited in almost all cases. Touching the screen to scroll a music playlist, browse theContinue reading “You, Will, Receive Six Points On Your License If You Use Your Phone While Driving”
Crisps In Crisis!
Supplies of crisps including Wotsits, Quavers and ready salted Walkers are set to be disrupted for several more weeks following an IT glitch, raising the possibility of the festive favourites being in short supply this Christmas. The Leicester based manufacturer said products had been affected by the glitch, adding it was ramping up production ofContinue reading “Crisps In Crisis!”
Amazon Asks Delivery Partners Not To Screen Potential Drivers For Marijuana
To overcome a deficit of delivery drivers, Amazon is asking its delivery partners to prominently advertise that they don’t screen applicants for marijuana use. The US is grappling with driver shortages across many industries, from commerce to transportation, and are promoting hiring incentives such as bonuses. For Amazon’s local contractors, which operate the ubiquitous blueContinue reading “Amazon Asks Delivery Partners Not To Screen Potential Drivers For Marijuana”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 