Tips on using video evidence in court.

Speaking as someone who, many years ago in a previous life (before Police - Camera - Action), was involved in the technical aspects of installing some of the first on-board video recording equipment in...

Does the tyre manufacturer have any responsibility for a tyre failure?

I drive a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa. Last month, whilst driving at a moderate 60mph on a major dual carriageway, I experienced what I would describe as a tyre blowout on the rear driver’s side. I managed to...

Why is the white lining on a stretch of road not being replaced?

I recently wrote to our local highways authority as follows: “I use the road regularly, sometimes at night, to travel between Potton and the A1. You will, of course, be aware that part of this road has...

Revoked driving licence

I was stopped today and found out that my licence was revoked in 2004 when police checked. Iwas given on spot fine 60 quid and 3 points.... ok fair enough. My car was impounded on a sat so can't get it...

My son is being wrongly prosecuted for using a mobile phone whilst driving - can he contest this?

My son has been accused of holding and using his mobile, whist driving. This, he emphatically denies, pointing out to the three constables that his van is equipped with hands-free via Bluetooth. Despite...

Is it legal to disregard driving regulations in a private car park?

For two weeks I have seen the same person drive the wrong way around a local supermarket car park. Anyone can make a mistake so as I walked past I asked if he realised that it was one way. His astonishing...

NIP for the wrong date

I have received a notice warning me of impending prosecution for speeding at 82 MPH on a dual carriageway on the A3 in Surrey on the 21st December 2012. I was not in Surrey that day, spending the entire...

license has been revoked in 2009 and I had no idea?

I was pulled over by the police for speeding a few weeks ago. I was sent a fixed penalty notice of 3 points and £60 fine. I could not find my counter part driving license anywhere so called the DVLA to...

Impending prosecution for driving Transit Tourneo at 70mph on duel carriagway.

Our vehicle was recorded at 70mph on the A14 at Catforth on 31/10/12. I subsequently supplied a copy of the vehicle V5 showing that its taxation class is 'Diesel Car', and vehicle catagory is 'M1'. It...

Insurance claim - a witness that's not a witness?

I was involved in a minor accident in the evening. I have a witness who is known to me, and said that the other driver was driving without lights. My insurance company says that this is not adequate for...