I've been caught driving at 35mph in a 30mph limit. Is there any way of negotiating a speed awareness course?

I passed my driving test four months ago. I was recorded doing 35mph by a speed camera and have to complete the section 132 paperwork. I'm really hoping I only get a fine and not three points on my licence,...

Is there a time limit for an NIP to be issued to the driver of a hire car in Italy?

We hired a car in Italy last June and did a day trip to Florence. Whilst using our normally reliable satnav to find a parking area I recall driving through some narrow parts towards the centre of the city,...

Why does ANPR make so many errors in vehicle number plate identification?

I have noted, from time to time, that you have commented about the problems of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems and it seems that you probably feel that they do not work well. A few days...

Why do the police fabricate offences against drivers?

I had the money and inclination to take on the boys in blue when they completely fabricated a "speeding" offence against me. They even produced a "witness" to my speeding offence. The witness, and I kid...

Parking fine

Today I received a fine from Vehicle control Services for £60,I stopped my car on the main road out of Liverpool airport (first ever visit) to answer my mobile phone. Photos show me stationary with footbrake...

Infringement Notice received from NZ

Hired a camper in NZ, and a few weeks after return I received an infringement notice for crossing the double-yellow lines ona twisty road. The notice advises a NZ$ 150 fine (£85 approx). Payment options...

I received an NIP for speeding nearly two months after the offence. Is it valid?

One of the motorcycles I own was caught on a Gatso fixed speed camera. I got the first letter on 15 September 2010, asking if it was me or who it was. The alleged offence was on 23 July 2010. What should...

Is a driving ban imposed in the UK recognised in Ireland as well?

My ex-boyfriend was taken to police station and his car confiscated. He had no tax, insurance or MOT, the car had large crack on windscreen and possibly illegal tyres, and when breath tested his reading...

Can I dispute a fixed penalty notice issued for using a mobile phone whilst driving?

I was issued a Fixed Penalty Notice by a police officer which details code 302, with the handwritten explanation of "using a handheld mobile phone whilst driving". The time stated is 0940. I have checked...

What does the endorsement code MS60 mean?

I was recently stopped in Bodelwyddan, North Wales by a Police Traffic Officer in an unmarked car, having foolishly held a map in my left hand while looking for a turning (all be it, at low speed). I was...