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The difference lies largely in the difference between public and private vehicles. A public hire vehicle is a taxi that is licensed for use as a hackney carriage, such as a black cab that you can flag down and do not have to pre-book. In contrast, a private hire vehicle is a taxi or Uber that […]
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The police can impound vehicles for a number of reasons, from persons caught drink driving to drivers who do not have a valid MOT. While you naturally want to get your vehicle back as quickly as possible, it is also in your financial interests to do so, as you will be charged for each day your car […]
The rules surrounding the transferring of penalty points that have been accrued abroad are quite complicated. Originally, if a European police officer stops a British driver for a motoring offence, the officer can issue an on-the-spot fine and escort the motorist to a cash point. However, under current rules, if you are flashed by a speed camera […]
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Accidents on the job are all too common. From slips, falls and lifting-induced injuries to road traffic accidents and theft, there is an array of factors that can jeopardise your health and safety. To prevent injuries, keep in mind the following tips. Car Maintenance/Driving Equipment Make sure that all equipment on the vehicle is in […]
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Depending on the nature of the offence, what road you were on and how much you exceeded the speed limit, you will normally be issued three to six penalty points, which must remain on your licence for four years from the offence date. As well as penalty points, you will also be issued with one of the following […]
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White van men are being warned to be vigilant this year after reports that they are increasingly being targeted by crash-for-cash-fraud rings. In 2014, reports by APU, an anti-fraud firm, found that light commercial vehicles were involved inaround a third of all deliberate collisions. The number of these incidents is at record levels and shows […]
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In most instances, if you are caught driving through a red light, you will be issued with three penalty points, which must remain on your licence for four years from the date of the offence. In addition to being issued three penalty points, you will be handed a TS10 conviction code, which relates to ‘failing to comply with traffic […]
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Courier scams or phishing is a newer type of scam that is causing more and more problems for the general public and courier drivers. Often, a fraudster will call a victim and trick that person into packaging money or valuables, then contact a courier driver and have the driver pick up the parcel and deliver […]
We recently surveyed 1,000 UK drivers in an attempt to determine what people think about the new drug-driving law. We were particularly interested to know whether people found the new law confusing, whether those who take prescription drugs feel at risk and whether drivers thought the new law would be of benefit. Our anonymous survey was carried out by market […]
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Most courier drivers can earn a decent salary. And, with a higher demand for drivers today, it’s likely that drivers will see a salary increase. However, those who are just starting out may not earn as much as someone who has been in the field for a few years. A driver’s income is largely dependent upon his or […]
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