DRIVING IN THE UK: TIPS FOR VISITORS
We’re big fans of self-drive road trips when we travel, and we especially love road tripping around the UK since we are currently based there. In today’s post, we’re going to share everything we
Road Safety
No-nos while driving that you may not be aware
There are some obvious illegal things while driving. Everyone is well aware that using your mobile phone behind the wheel, drink-driving and tailgating are offences.But there are plenty of other little
Don’t get disqualified when you do these things in UK …
You can be banned (disqualified) from driving if you are either:
convicted of a driving offence
get 12 or more penalty points (endorsements) within 3 years
You’ll get a summons in the post
What are the speeding penalties in UK?
The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points added to your licence.
You could be disqualified from driving if you build up 12 or more penalty points within a period
Are you aware of speed limits in UK?
You must not drive faster than the speed limit for the type of road and your type of vehicle. The speed limit is the absolute maximum - it doesn’t mean it’s safe to drive at this speed in all
Drink-driving penalties in UK
You could be imprisoned, banned from driving and face a fine if you’re found guilty of drink-driving.
The actual penalty you get is up to the magistrates who hear your case, and depends
Don’t use mobile while driving!
It’s illegal to hold a phone or sat nav while driving or riding a motorcycle. You must have hands-free access, such as:
a bluetooth headset
voice command
a dashboard holder or mat
a windscreen
Travel Safely Using Minibus Travel
No matter how far you have to travel, you want to make sure the way you choose to travel is safe and protects you from the dangers of the road. They have created mobile applications that can call a random
Drivers Using Mobiles Face Bigger Fines
Motorists who use a mobile phone while driving could face tougher penalties if government plans are approved this year. The following article was posted on the bbc.com/news in December:
The government
Hire A Minibus For The New Year Holiday’s
With the holiday season now not far around the corner, it's not long before you might need some transport assistance for this festive season. Whether you are a company needing a ride for your employees