Motoring Law News Roundup
Why Time Isn’t the Measure of a Lawyer’s Worth
I was recently asked a question on live radio that, on the face of it, seems entirely straightforward: “How much do you charge per hour?” It is a question most lawyers expect but it also goes to the heart of a much bigger issue about how value is measured in the legal...
High Court Rules Croydon LTNs Unlawful After Revenue Motive Exposed
A High Court judgment has found that six low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) schemes introduced by Croydon Council were unlawful, after concluding that the authority’s primary motivation was financial rather than environmental or safety-related. In a strongly worded...
Vaping in Cars with Children Could Be Banned
Vaping in a car with a child present could soon be banned in England under new Government proposals. As part of a wider drive to improve public health, ministers are looking to introduce fresh measures aimed at shielding children from the effects of second-hand smoke...
DVLA ‘26’ Plate Launch Triggers Insurance Warnings And Seizure Risks For Uninsured Drivers
The latest vehicle registration update has come into force, with all newly registered cars from 1 March 2026 now displaying the “26” number plate identifier. While the twice-yearly change implemented by the DVLA is routine, its arrival has prompted fresh warnings to...
Drivers Have Lost Respect for Learners, Instructor Says
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...
National Highways Report Reveals Smart Motorways Not Delivering Financial Benefits
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...
UK Drivers To Face Tougher Punishments And Longer Jail Time Under New Law
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...
RAC Data Reveals Petrol Falls To Lowest Price Since Summer 2021
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...
Private Parking Charges and the Law: A Motorist’s Survival Guide – Sunday Times Car Clinic With Nick Freeman
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...
A47 Drink Driver Four Times Over Limit With 10-Year-Old In Car
A woman who was more than four times over the drink-drive limit while transporting a child has been given a suspended prison sentence. Margaret Rooney, 44, was stopped by police at the Trowse interchange on the A47, near the A146...
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