by Freeman & Co. | Mar 4, 2026 | Freeman & Co. Solicitors, Motoring Law Expert, Mr Loophole, Nick Freeman
Motorists have “lost respect” for learner drivers, according to a driving instructor who says frustration and aggressive behaviour on the roads are becoming increasingly common. Mike Nunn, 53, who teaches in Lincoln, said incidents of impatience, close following and...
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 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 2, 2026 | Motoring Law Expert, Nick Freeman
One of the most notable changes is the formal launch of the Fuel Finder scheme, a government-backed initiative designed to improve transparency at the pumps. From 2 February 2026, most UK fuel retailers are legally required to report any change in petrol or diesel...
by Freeman & Co. | Jan 28, 2026 | Driving Offences, Motoring Law Expert, Mr Loophole, Nick Freeman
Northern Ireland is set to become the first region in the UK to introduce graduated driving licences, marking the most significant reform to driver training and testing in decades. The new system, designed to improve safety among young and inexperienced drivers, will...
