Freeman - BLOG

A new proposal to allow police to issue on-the-spot fines for careless driving has faced objections from magistrates.  The proposal would make careless driving a fixed-penalty offence with drivers receiving a fine and three points on their licence.  At present, motorists prosecuted at co... [More]

Under proposals for improving road safety laws, by the Department of Transport, novice drivers could face a ban after just one speeding offence.  Also, more experienced motorists could also be disqualified after just two offences, if the number of points issued with a fixed penalty becomes si... [More]

Case study 2 - Pleading guilty at Court The client appeared before the Courts in January 2008 relating to an offence of failing to provide driver details (she had provided the details but they were just outside the required period).  She appeared at Court and entered her guilty plea and ... [More]