Category: Convictions

Convictions

What is the difference between spent and unspent convictions?

In this blog, we’re helping you navigate getting the right insurance whether you have spent or unspent convictions.

Posted by Eve Miller
- 24 February 2025

Convictions

Dangerous driving: What counts as a driving conviction?

We take a look at what constitutes a driving conviction and how it can affect your insurance premiums if you receive one.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 24 September 2024

Convictions

Driving without due care and attention explained

In this blog we examine what happens if you are charged with driving without due care and attention, from penalty points to fines.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 28 June 2024

Convictions

The complete guide to NDORS courses and their costs

We break down everything you need to know about NDORS courses, and why taking one could save you money on your car insurance.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 22 March 2024

Convictions

What is a totting up ban and can you lose your licence?

If you’ve accumulated 12 or more points you will face a totting up ban. Here we explain what this means and when you can start driving again.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 25 September 2023

Car Insurance, Convictions

How long do you have to declare penalty points on your car insurance?

Do you have penalty points on your driving licence? This blog explains why you must tell your insurance company immediately or before getting a new quote.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 16 August 2023

Convictions

Driving endorsement codes and penalty points

We take a look at the punishments for each driving offence in the UK, and how many penalty points will be added to your driving licence if you commit them.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 6 June 2023

Convictions

How much is a speeding fine?

Speeding fines in the UK are categorised by band and the charge is regularly updated. Read the latest on how much a speeding ticket could cost you.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 16 May 2023

Convictions, Motoring News

Are you aware of new driving laws coming into effect in 2023?

This blog reveals five driving laws, rules and regulations that you should know about because they are set to change in 2023.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 13 April 2023

Convictions

Alcohol and drug driving: what to do if you’ve been convicted of driving under the influence

We explain the steps you can take following a drink or drug driving ban to help you get on the road to recovery.

Posted by Katie Ecclestone
- 14 March 2023

Convictions

Will penalty points on my licence affect insurance?

If you’ve picked up a few points on your licence, you’re probably wondering how this will affect your motor insurance. This blog will explain all you need to know.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 21 February 2023

Convictions

What is a motoring conviction and how would it affect your criminal record?

Ever wondered whether a motoring conviction could impact other parts of your life? In this article, we’ll cover instances when a driving offence might affect your criminal record.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 23 January 2023

Convictions, Guides

How to check points on your driving licence

Drivers in the UK are allowed up to 12 points on their driving licence, but how do you check how many you currently have? We break down the information you need to provide to check.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 10 January 2023

Convictions

ANPR cameras: what are they and what do they do?

Learn everything about ANPR cameras here, from what they are to how long ANPR data is stored.

Posted by Jasmine Batchellor-Sequeira
- 20 April 2021

Convictions

Day after DUI: How many DUIs are given the morning after?

Are you at risk of being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) the morning after the night before? All your need to know.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 9 April 2021

Convictions

How to deal with a summons for a motoring offence

Receiving a summons for a motoring offence can be scary. Here we breakdown everything you need to know on how to respond to your summons.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 9 March 2021

Convictions

Common drink-driving myths you may believe to be true

Drink-driving is never okay. Here we dispel those myths that some drivers believe are okay and explain why having one drink is too many.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 3 February 2021

Convictions

Most common motoring offences for England & Wales

Read our in-depth study of motoring offences to find out which is the worst region by offence and which offences are most common in England & Wales.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 6 August 2020

Convictions

Driving rules you may not be aware you’re breaking

When it comes to driving you may think you know all of the rules and that you’re the world’s best driver.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 10 February 2020

Convictions

UK Drug driving arrests have almost tripled in the past five years

Drug driving arrests have almost tripled since in the past five years with Merseyside coming out on top from a survey of 20 constabularies across the UK.

Posted by Grant Elliott
- 16 October 2019

Convictions

Common driving errors – the top 10 worst offenders

When it comes to Common driving errors, most of us believe someone else is always to blame.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 7 December 2017

Convictions

Drivers pay the price for over-reliance on Penalty Notices

Up to 12 million motorists are slapped with Penalty Notices for offences ranging from speeding to stopping in bus lanes each year.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 2 November 2017

Convictions

Cheer the breathalyser – 50 years old and still blowing strong

It’s a sobering thought that this month marks 50 years since the breathalyser was first introduced to Britain’s highways and byways by the then Minister for Transport Barbara Castle.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 10 October 2017

Convictions

Prescription meds that could land you a drug driving ban

Almost four drivers are banned from the road every day after exceeding drug-driving limits.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 1 September 2017

Convictions

Driver caught by same speed cameras 14 times in three months

A driver has been caught by new speed cameras on Brighton seafront’s Main Parade 14 times in just three months.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 21 August 2017

Convictions

200 a day caught using a mobile phone while driving

More than 200 people a day were caught using a mobile phone while driving in a police crackdown after laws were beefed up.

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 30 May 2017

Convictions

Motorist caught drink driving after car alerts police

Did you hear the one about the Irish motorist caught drink driving after his car automatically alerted police that he had been in a road accident?

Posted by Frazer Ansell
- 16 May 2017

Convictions

Speeding drivers face stiffer fines from next month

The more you earn the more you will be fined for speeding when new penalty scales come into effect on April 24. Read the full story.

Posted by Matt Ware
- 16 March 2017

Convictions

Speeding Ticket Misery

As we've noted before, it's becoming easier and easier for motorists to be caught speeding, although some drivers are successfully overturning unfair convictions.

Posted by David Wilson
- 21 December 2006

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