Keep your distance – the cost of tailgating
Figures from the Department for Transport show “following too close” is ranked ahead of speeding, drink-driving and poor weather conditions when it comes to triggering collisions
FTA wants guidelines for fixed penalty notices
The FTA wants national guidelines on applying the new penalties to avoid 'summary justice' TRADES people and van operators need to ensure drivers are aware of the new fixed-penalty regime for careless driving offences, introduced on 16 August. Middle-lane hogging and tailgating now attract an on-the-spot fine of £100 and three licence penalty points. Guidelines are needed to [...]
Middle lane hoggers fined £100 from today
Middle lane hoggers face £100 fine FROM August 16, drivers who 'hog' the middle lane face an on-the-spot fine of £100 and 3 points on their license. High time many van drivers will say. The new fixed penalty will also apply to tailgating. More serious cases of careless and negligent driving will still be taken to court [...]
New driving offence targets middle-lane hogs and tailgaters
Poor lane discipline could soon lead to a £100 fine and three penalty points THOSE irritating motorway middle-lane hoggers who hold you up on the way to a job will now risk a £100 fine and three penalty points following the introduction of new rules on careless driving. Poor lane discipline adds to the problem of traffic flow, [...]
