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Drivers Unaware of Learners on Motorway Law That Changed Five Years Ago
Despite the fact that on June 4, 2018, the law changed, enabling learner drivers to take to the motorway provided they had their instructor with them, 50% of drivers are largely unaware of this fact, and 83% don’t see learner vehicles on the motorway.
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Drug Driving Court Cases Decrease, But Speeding Cases are at a Record High
In 2022, 245,043 drivers went to court because they had been accused of speeding offences. That is almost a quarter of 1 million people and is by far the highest number in one year since records began. This horrifying fact has been released by the AA, which carried out an analysis of the 2022 Criminal Justice Statistics.
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Important Advice from DVLA for Those Needing to Renew a Driving License
DVLA are warning people not to fall foul of excess charges when they need to renew their driving licence. One of the quickest and easiest ways to renew your driving license is to do so online. There are lots of third-party sites offering to help, but this is not a good way to go. So, if your licence is due for renewal soon, it’s worth reading this advice and learning how safely renew without being charged extortionate amounts of money.
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Increasing Numbers of Elderly Drivers Renew Their License
Over 200,000 more elderly drivers have a valid license compared with the same metric last year. This means more older people are choosing to renew their licenses so that they can stay on the road longer.
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One in 10 Vehicles Passing MOT Should Actually Fail According to DVSA Survey
Every year, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) carries out an MOT compliance survey, and they have just published the results for 2021 to 2022. The data shows that in 10.1% of vehicles that were deemed to pass, the MOT should actually have failed it.
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Blood Tests Introduced for Accidents Due to Lack of Sleep
Drivers who are suspected of causing an accident because they are overtired and lacking sleep, could now be subject to a new blood test that will be used as evidence to prosecute. Currently, Australia is trialling the blood test, and it is likely that it will be bought into the UK as it is looking successful.
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Changes to Driving Laws from June 2023, Including Fines for Petrol and Diesel Vehicles
UK drivers should be aware that from June 1, changes are being made to current driving laws. It’s important that you familiarise yourself with them and any that may directly affect you in order to avoid any penalties. Not knowing the law is not a defence accepted by the police, so the onus is on you to ensure you fully understand all driving laws.
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