Fixed Penalty Surcharge To Pay For Victims

Thursday, 21. January 2010

The Government is planning to apply a £15 surcharge to fixed penalties. Known as a victim’s surcharge it is currently applied to more serious offences such as criminal damage or domestic violence and can only be handed out by the courts. It was introduced in 2007 as a way to contribute towards the victim support services. The recently announced plans will attach the surcharge to fixed penalties where the Read more »

Theft Warning From Insurance Body

Saturday, 16. January 2010

 The Association of British Insurers has warned motorists about car thefts that may not be covered by their insurance. As the cold weather continues drivers are leaving cars unattended with the engine running to warm up as they finish getting ready for work. Insurance companies are saying this is inviting theft and may not cover the loss as insufficient care is being taken by drivers to protect the car and avoid theft. By Graham Hill

UK Roads Safest For Over 80 Years

Thursday, 14. January 2010

 Britain’s roads are now the safest since 1926 with road deaths running at 2,500. In many ways this has confirmed that the Government’s Road Safety Policy has worked although some would say that public demand and safety developments carried out by vehicle manufacturers have been the biggest contributors to improved road safety. All three major political parties are now taking a careful look at how this Read more »

Whiplash Injury Could Be Reduced By Adjusting Head Rests

Wednesday, 16. December 2009

There are over 1,100 whiplash claims every day, how incredible is that? Not surprising that next year Ministry of Justice reforms will aim to speed through claims when the claims are between £1,000 and £10,000, reduced down from 60 days to 15 days. As we all know whiplash is one of the most fraudulent claims that motorists make but for those that actually suffer whiplash it can affect mobility for the rest of their life Read more »