Around 62% of people think it should be illegal to park on pavements, according to new research. The February Used Car Tracker from Startline Motor Finance has looked at the issue just as the Local Government Association has demanded new powers to make pavement parking illegal across England and Wales. The research shows that 28% think that parking on pavements is “just lazy” while 23% believe … [Read more...]
Beware – puddle police could take you to cleaners
The “puddle police” are lurking on a kerb near you. Lawyers who have seen a business decline from the clampdown on insurance miss-selling can target drivers who splash pedestrians or cyclists. Drivers face a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice and three points for each offence for splashing others but this can escalate to £5,000 if contested and lost in court. Then more money has to be paid through … [Read more...]