by Freeman & Co. | Mar 2, 2026 | Motoring Law Expert, Nick Freeman
A new report published by National Highways has revealed that a number of smart motorway schemes are failing to deliver the value for money originally projected by the Government. The latest figures show that two projects in particular — on the M25 and the M6 — are...
by Freeman & Co. | Feb 27, 2026 | Crime, Motoring Law Expert, Motoring Offences, Mr Loophole
Motorists across the UK are set to face harsher penalties and potentially longer periods behind bars under the new Sentencing Act 2026. The legislation significantly reforms how offenders are punished and supervised, affecting drink driving, drug driving and a wide...
by Freeman & Co. | Feb 21, 2026 | Nick Freeman
In my latest column for Cheshire Life, I reflect on what it has been like, as a baby boomer and lifelong problem-solver, to raise a son from Generation Z. Growing up, my generation was taught to keep emotions firmly under control. You didn’t analyse how you felt – you...
by Freeman & Co. | Feb 9, 2026 | Motoring Law Expert, Nick Freeman
The average price of petrol has fallen to its lowest level since the summer of 2021, according to new analysis from RAC Fuel Watch data. A litre of unleaded petrol now costs an average of 131.91p across the UK, having dropped by more than 3p during January. The last...
by Freeman & Co. | Feb 6, 2026 | Nick Freeman, Nick Freeman News, Road Traffic Expert
In this Car Clinic piece I wanted to tackle one of the most common and frustrating questions motorists raise with me: whether private parking charge notices really have to be paid. Many drivers are understandably confused because these private PCNs are deliberately...
