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Driving

Is undertaking illegal in the UK?

Undertaking – where a vehicle on an inner lane passes one in an outer lane ‑ is not illegal in the UK, even if it is unwise. Is undertaking on…

By James Foxall13th September 202314th September 2023
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Driving, Main feature

Is parking across a driveway illegal? What can you do if someone blocks your driveway?

Parking across a driveway isn’t just inconsiderate to the owner of the house, it can be dangerous and restrictive for pedestrians and wheelchair users. But is it an offence to…

By James Foxall16th August 202320th September 2023
parking rules for ev charging
Motoring admin

What are the parking rules for using EV bays on council-owned and private land?

Ever-more drivers are using electric vehicles (EV) meaning there are an increasing number of charging points which require their own parking bays. Our reader wants to know what the rules…

By James Foxall14th June 202329th June 2023
points for speeding
Motoring admin

I recently got three points for speeding. How long will they be on my licence?

Points for speeding are the same thing as having your licence endorsed. It’s a simple way for the authorities to punish drivers for breaches of motoring law. Read on to…

By James Foxall11th August 202010th July 2023
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Driving

I’d like to know how to appeal parking tickets

Parking tickets are one of the hazards of modern motoring. But if you’re given one and you think it was in error, you can appeal them. And experts reckon there’s…

By James Foxall25th July 201913th July 2023

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