Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 – Impact on Motoring Law
Jeanette Miller LBC Radio Interview about an elderly motorist jailed after killing a cyclist
Jeanette Miller is interviewed on LBC radio about an elderly driver who’s eyesight was so poor he could only read number plates from 10 feet away and was jailed for six months after he killed a cyclist.
Highway Code updates for self-driving cars
It seems as though, almost playing “catch up,” the Government has taken, what can be called the ‘first practical step’ to update our motoring laws and driving etiquettes to take into account the advancement of technology. The Highway Code has been updated to add a new section dedicated to self- driving vehicles that came into force on 1st July 2022. Below we have provided an overview of what has changed, as well as a brief analysis of the concerns associated with the new rules.
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Early May Bank Holiday Opening Times 2022
JS Miller Solicitors are open over the Early May Bank Holiday Weekend including Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May. If you need to speak with an expert motoring lawyer you can seek help from us immediately, rather than waiting until Tuesday 3rd April 2022 when our offices are fully open.
Our freephone number 0800 1389 123 will be operative from 10am until 7pm over the bank holiday weekend. All messages will be returned within 12 hours. Alternatively, you can email us via our Contact Us page or request a call back and one of our expert motoring solicitors will contact you on Tuesday 3rd May 2022.
We know that as soon as you have placed your instructions with us you will regain some of your peace of mind and so urge you to call us now to see how we can help you.
We are open for new enquiries this weekend
Catherine Baird – Motoring Litigation Specialist
Saturday 30th April 2022 – 10am – 7pm
Elnaz Nejad – Motoring Litigation Specialist
Sunday 1st May 2022 – 10am – 7pm
Catherine Baird – Motoring Litigation Specialist
Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 2022 – 10am – 7pm
Perverting the Course of Justice Explained
COVID-19 and the Courts
Whilst the country seems to be heading towards social distancing and even lockdown for some sectors of society, it remains unclear whether trials and court hearings generally will be cancelled.
The current guidance from the government is as follows:
Distractions When Driving
Multi-tasking when driving is never a good idea and can lead to distractions being caused. Should you be distracted whilst driving it could lead to an offence of driving without due care and attention or even the more serious offence of dangerous driving.
Loud music and singing
Should the level of music be deemed so loud that it is a distraction to a reasonable driver you could be considered to have allowed the standard of your driving fall below that of a competent and careful driver. This could land you in hot water and see you receive a fine and 3-9 penalty points for careless driving or an automatic 1 year ban for dangerous driving.