It is a scenario that can happen to even the most careful of drivers. You are pulled over for a routine check, and to your genuine horror, the police officer informs you that your insurance policy has lapsed or been cancelled. Your immediate, honest reaction is, "But I had no idea! I thought I was insured." In the eyes of the law, however, th

 A charge of "dangerous driving" can turn a person's world upside down. It is a serious allegation that implies not just a mistake, but a wilful disregard for the safety of others, and it carries the threat of a criminal record, a mandatory driving ban, and even prison. Faced with what can seem like damning evidence, it is easy to feel that yo

 A charge of "dangerous driving" can turn a person's world upside down. It is a serious allegation that implies not just a mistake, but a wilful disregard for the safety of others, and it carries the threat of a criminal record, a mandatory driving ban, and even prison. Faced with what can seem like damning evidence, it is easy to feel that yo

 It’s late at night. You’ve been pulled over, arrested on suspicion of drink driving, and now you are sitting in a police station, feeling a mix of fear, confusion, and anxiety. The custody sergeant informs you of your right to legal advice, and you are allowed one phone call. You pull out your phone and your first instinct is to s

 The taxi and private hire trade is a community rich with shared experience and "cabbie-rank wisdom." While this advice is often invaluable for navigating the day-to-day challenges of the job, it can become dangerously misleading when it comes to the complex and unforgiving world of licensing law. A decision based on a common myth, rather than