by Freeman & Co. | Jan 26, 2026 | Fixed Penalty, Motoring Law Expert, Nick Freeman
Transport for London (TfL) has acknowledged that measures designed to reduce car usage in the capital — including Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and additional bus lanes — have, in some cases, contributed to increased congestion for drivers. The admission came...
by Freeman & Co. | Jan 19, 2026 | Drink Driving, Driving Offences, Motoring Law Expert
The UK government has announced its most ambitious Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, setting out a long-term plan to transform the country’s approach to road safety and prevent thousands of deaths and serious injuries. At the centre of the new framework is a...
by Freeman & Co. | Dec 30, 2025 | Motoring Law Expert, Nick Freeman, Road Traffic Expert
New data analysed by the RAC reveals that pothole-related compensation claims made to local councils have increased by 91% between 2021 and 2024. Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request to 207 councils across England, Scotland and Wales—covering a...
by Freeman & Co. | Aug 12, 2025 | Motoring Law Expert, Motoring Offences, Nick Freeman, Road Traffic Expert
As the UK Government prepares to introduce a new road safety strategy, road safety advocates are raising concerns about the absence of tougher licensing rules for newly qualified drivers. Among the upcoming reforms are proposals for compulsory eye tests for drivers...
by Freeman & Co. | Aug 12, 2025 | Drink Driving, Freeman & Co. Solicitors, Motoring Law Expert, Mr Loophole, Nick Freeman, Road Traffic Expert
The UK government is preparing to unveil a new road safety strategy later this year, which could bring in significant changes for motorists, particularly older drivers. Among the proposals under consideration is a plan to introduce mandatory eye tests every three...
by Freeman & Co. | Jun 23, 2025 | Drink Driving, Motoring Law Expert, Motoring Offences
*** PLEASE NOTE - THIS REPORTED CASE WAS NOT HANDLED BY NICK FREEMAN OR ANYONE AT NICK FREEMAN SOLICITORS. IT IS BEING REPORTED PURELY AS A POINT OF INTEREST *** A man who was already disqualified from driving has been given a four‑year driving ban after being caught...
