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Motoring Law
New drink-driving rules introduced
THE government is toughening up its stance on drink-driving offenders. New rules will be introduced from 01 June aimed at persistent offenders. These new drink-drive rules will require those most dangerous offenders to prove they have no alcohol dependency issues before they are allowed to drive again. In addition, drivers who refuse police blood-test… Read more…
Paul Ripley joins Business Car Manager
IF your SME business runs a small fleet of company cars, then you need to read the words of this man: Paul Ripley. Paul is an expert in small fleet safety and protecting the directors of SMEs thanks to his advice on corporate manslaughter and health and safety issues. And the good news is this:… Read more…
Corporate manslaughter – this means you
IF your SME company runs a small fleet, employs drivers and enjoys living in fear, then this article on taking risks with your corporate responsibilities is bang on the money. Getting caught out through non-compliance of current legislation aimed at companies and employed drivers (Corporate Manslaughter Act, Duty of Care and Health & Safety) could… Read more…
Ultra Low Emission Zone for London
THE Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, wants an ultra low emission zone for London. The Mayor said it would be a world first and would be in place by 2020 following feasibility studies. The ultra low emission zone for London would require all vehicles entering the capital during working hours to be zero emission,… Read more…
Driving to ski at half term? Don’t forget the new rules for driving in France
Since last summer, there are new laws for driving in France. And if you’re driving to ski, brush up on things to remember before you hit the snow.
What happens when people don’t turn up for work because of bad weather?
In bad weather, sensible people have a plan to cope. Employees might be asked to work from home, or to work from another workplace. But what are the rights and wrongs affecting employers and employees?
London Congestion Charge discounts to change next year
Car companies are getting too good at cars that dodge the Congestion Charge.
So from next year, Boris is moving the goalposts. You need to know the new conditions before deciding which company car to get. Story: RALPH MORTON
It’s all white for new MOT certificate
It’s white! The new MOT certificate Story: RALPH MORTON IT’s no longer white! Should the MOT certificate be white? Why isn’t the MOT green any more? We’ve had lots of readers enquiring about this. And with good reason. If you’ve just got your new business car or company car MOT’d for the first time, memory… Read more…
How to keep out of trouble on German roads
With speed comes responsibility, and a few rules that may take you by surprise.
If you’re heading for Germany this summer – perhaps to take in a blast around the Nurburgring – read on.
Drivers will get better help to reduce re-offending
Author: Robin Roberts Consistently better courses to rehabilitate drivers who break the law are predicted by a leading motoring lawyer. Matt Reynolds, a solicitor at Just Motor Law, said that regulations around new rehabilitation courses designed to reduce reoffending on the roads and which started this month will be good examples for compulsory… Read more…
Audi Vision app brings car brochures to life
Mercedes SLS AMG GT car review – it’s got the wings, and can almost fly
Diesel drivers spoilt for choice in Mercedes E-class Coupe and Cabriolet updates
Prestige car values – what’s hot and what’s not?
Hybrids must clean up their act on mpg claims
Driver assessment and training needn’t break the bank