Spacing of trees tricks motorists to reduce speed
A new approach to tackling speeding motorists is being trialled in rural Norfolk.  A selection of oak and hawthorne trees have been planted at the side of roads approaching the village or Martham, in an attempt to get motorists to subconsciously reduce their speed as they near the centre of the village.

The trees have been planted in a very precise… read more

New device to be trialled at police stations within months
Police in England and Wales are soon to receive a new weapon in their armoury to combat drug-driving.  The new hand-held device will test for drugs in a way similar to that of the breathalyser which tests for alcohol by measuring the quantity in a person’s breath.  It is hoped that the new device, which will be introduced to all… read more

Police target festival goers and holidaymakers with increased patrols
Polices forces in the UK have launched a new summer crackdown on drink and drug driving offences in a bid to cut the number of accidents caused by people driving under the influence.

A two week operation in Scotland will see more officers out on patrol throughout the country during the latter half of the world cup and at a… read more

Claiming compensation after an accident on holiday in England or Wales
The sun is shining, the days are long and the shorts have emerged from the bottom of the wardrobe, it can only mean one thing.  Yes, summer is here again, and with it, millions of people will be taking holidays, both abroad and in the UK.  Most of us will have an enjoyable week or two, but for some… read more

Blood alcohol limit to be lowered by almost half under new plans
According to a story in the Daily Telegraph, the new coalition government is studying a proposal made by a commission reviewing drink driving laws to lower the legal alcohol limit for drivers from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood down to 50mg.  If the changes are made it would be the first major change to drink-driving regulations… read more

Injuries worth £1,000 to £10,000 settled more quickly thanks to new process
If you have been injured in any accident on the road, whether it was as a pedestrian or a driver or passenger in a car, a taxi, a bus or on a bike, and the accident wasn’t your fault, then now could be a very good time to make a personal injury compensation claim.  This is because a… read more

Get a better service throughout your personal injury claim
So you’ve been injured in an accident, and you weren’t to blame.  That might be bad enough but now you’re left looking at a hefty repair bill to sort out the damage to your vehicle.  Well, before you call your insurance company, consider the benefits of using a specialist solicitor to help you to make a claim after your accident.  Today… read more