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Advanced Stop Lines – What are they and is it illegal to stop in one?

Published 15 November 2021
By David Mullen
The law on entering an Advanced Stop Lines for drivers and motorcyclists.
Drivers reminded of dangers of loose objects after tablet computer kills toddler in crash

Tablet computer kills toddler in crash

Spanish police warned drivers not to carry loose objects in cars after the death of a three-year-old girl, who was struck in the face by a tablet
Published 26 September 2018
The wrongs of overtaking on the inside: does being branded a careless driver fit the crime?

The wrongs of overtaking on the inside

Will Dron admits he was wrong to undertake a lane-hogger, but as the police exercise new powers, is three penalty points, a 40% rise in insurance...
Published 22 July 2015
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The reversing light of my Seat Leon is always on. Can...

Q. The reversing light of my wife’s Seat Leon is always on. My garage has failed to fix it and is now talking about new relays and a gearbox switch...
Published 07 April 2015
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Letters of the week, February 1

This week: speed limiters, parking spaces and not using indicators...
Published 04 February 2015
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News: Lives at risk because drivers are too vain to...

Vanity means thousands of motorists are endangering lives on the road by refusing to wear corrective lenses when driving, a recent survey has revealed.
Published 23 October 2014
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Letters of the week, September 28

The issues that got you talking this week.
Published 01 October 2014
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Exclusive: Survey confirms British motorists’ uncertainty...

We've all done it: chastised another motorist for driving in a manner we believe is contrary to the guidelines – and sometime laws – laid out...
Published 07 August 2014