Road Traffic & Motoring Law Blogs

Road traffic and motoring blawg posts, published by road traffic lawyers and motoring solicitors/attorneys and criminal defence law firms. See also some of these road traffic firms:-

Top Road Traffic Defence Lawyers UK

In addition, for road accident claims advice, see some of the Best Personal Injury (including Road Accident) Lawyers in the UK here

See also the following for DUI/DWI in the US and Australia:-

And the following for road accident lawyers in America:-

Five Ways Alcohol Affects Your Driving Ability (Australian Law)

by Bill Vasiliadis April 29, 2013 Criminal Law

The dangers of drinking and driving are well documented, and it only takes a relatively small amount of alcohol to have an effect on your driving ability. Drink driving awareness organisations such as Drinkwise Australia have undertaken extensive research on the effects that alcohol has on drivers, and have found that some drivers do not […]

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U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Forced DUI Blood Tests

by ShelbyW April 23, 2013 Criminal Law

Driving under the influence is a bad decision that can lead to even worse consequences. Since most DUI cases depend on some measure of self-criminalization on the part of a defendant, numerous issues have arisen on the constitutionality of several factors of DUI convictions. Random police checkpoints were once in question, but their constitutionality was […]

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Basic Information About Drink Driving in Australia

by Dunya April 23, 2013 Road Traffic

Drink driving is a serious offence that leads to accidents on the road that can seriously injure or even kill a person. The legal consequences of drink driving are intended to reflect the fact that people who drive while under the influence of alcohol put themselves and everyone else on the road around them in […]

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DUI vs. DWI: What’s the Difference?

by Law Guru April 3, 2013 Criminal Law

As if getting slapped with a DUI is not bad enough, navigating the maze of legal stuff related to an impaired driving charge can be quite a nightmare. It is easy to become confused over the various fines and penalties, knowing what rights are applicable and how a DUI case should best be handled. One […]

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What Are The Most Common Traffic Offenses?

by Damian April 2, 2013 Road Traffic

(Australian law and generally) Cars are a necessary part of our lives, and we can safely say that a huge majority of the population in all developed countries drives a car. Unfortunately driving tests don’t seem to be a reliable way to instill competence in a lot of new drivers, and even older, more experienced […]

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Are Juvenile DUI Penalties Really Sealed?

by Law Guru March 21, 2013 Criminal Law

Drunk driving is more than a safety hazard or a bad idea. It’s against the law. Although legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels vary by jurisdiction – meaning that the amount of alcohol considered “over the legal limit” depends on the state in which the DUI was committed —stricter statutes are in place across the […]

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5 Things to Look for in Breakdown Coverage

by edralyn March 13, 2013 Accident Claims Law

Shopping for auto coverage needn’t be difficult. Knowing what type of coverage is best suited to you, your family and your lifestyle will make finding the right insurance quick and efficient. If you’re going to pay for breakdown coverage, there are five things that you should look for. Here’s what you’re money should buy you: […]

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Four Effective Ways to Crack Down on Speeding

by RyanD January 29, 2013 Accident Claims Law

Speeding seems harmless when you’re flying down the interstate and almost necessary when you’re almost late for work. However, speeding, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), is the third most common contributor to auto accidents and takes approximately 13,000 American lives every year. These speed-related accidents cost $40 billion annually. That statistic […]

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New Drivers – Avoiding a No Insurance Ban

by DrivingOffenceBarrister January 22, 2013 Road Traffic

If you are a ‘new driver’ (not driving with a full licence for more than 2 years) and you are caught driving without insurance then the outcome is usually quite simple: your licence will be revoked. The reason for this is that new driver will be subject to this penalty upon endorsement of 6 points […]

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Things You Shouldn’t Say When Involved In A Traffic Stop

by gclatworthy December 9, 2012 Criminal Law

When you are involved in a routine traffic stop, the way you react to the police officer and what you say are very important. There are four things that you must keep in mind during a traffic stop; each of which could have an impact on your case if you are charged or arrested and […]

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