Tag: Driving
Got a Section 172 notice? Name the driver first, argue the speeding claim later
A UK Section 172 notice is a legal request to identify the driver. Here is what the 28-day rule means, what to do if you were not driving, and why ignoring it can turn a smaller case into a bigger one.
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Waiting for your new licence? When Section 88 still lets you drive in the UK, and when it does not
A practical UK guide to DVLA Section 88, including when you can keep driving while a licence application is being processed, the checks that matter and the situations that stop it.
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The 2026 diesel decision: who should still buy a Euro 6 diesel, and who really should not
A Euro 6 diesel can still make sense for the right UK driver in 2026, but only if your mileage, routes and maintenance habits actually suit it.
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Dart Charge made simple: costs, payment deadlines and the £70 penalty to avoid
Using the Dartford Crossing? Here is what Dart Charge costs, when you have to pay, how the accounts differ and how to avoid a £70 penalty.
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Think your number plate has been cloned? Follow these UK steps before the next fine arrives
Unexpected parking tickets, ULEZ charges or speeding notices can be the first sign of number plate cloning. Here is the practical UK response that gives you the best chance of stopping the problem and getting penalties cancelled.
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UK booster seat rules: when a child can move to the seat belt, and when they cannot
The UK booster seat rules are mostly about height before age. Here is when a child can stop using a booster, where taxis and short unexpected journeys change the answer, and the mistakes parents should avoid.
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Lost or stolen number plate? How to replace it legally in the UK
Need a replacement number plate in a hurry? Here is the legal UK route, the documents registered suppliers can accept, and the mistakes that get drivers turned away.
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Registered keeper or owner? The V5C mistake that causes trouble with tax, fines and car sales
Confused about the difference between a car’s registered keeper and its owner? Here is what the V5C really proves, who handles DVLA responsibilities and why it matters when you buy, insure or sell a car in the UK.
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Driving into central London? What the Congestion Charge now costs and the deadlines that catch drivers out
A practical UK guide to the London Congestion Charge, including the current price, weekend hours, ULEZ overlap, exemptions and what happens if you forget to pay.
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Photocard driving licence renewal in the UK: costs, timings and the details that trip drivers up
Need to renew a 10-year photocard driving licence? This UK guide covers the DVLA online route, the current fees, how long it usually takes and the easy mistakes that slow drivers down.
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How to make a pothole damage claim in the UK without losing the evidence that matters
Hit a pothole and damaged a tyre, wheel or suspension part? This UK guide explains who to claim from, what evidence matters most and how to avoid the mistakes that weaken a pothole damage claim.
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No, speed camera vans do not need warning signs: the UK rules drivers keep getting wrong
A clear UK guide to whether speed camera vans need signs, whether hidden cameras are legal, and which road signs really matter if you want to stay out of trouble.
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