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Category: Driving laws

Get the latest news and insight about driving laws and criminal defence lawyers and advocates at the Public Defender Service.

Dangerous driving appeals – R v Shamami [2022] EWCA Crim 351

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In the recent case of R v Shamami [2022] EWCA Crim 351, the Court of Appeal considered an appeal against the imposition of a six-year driving disqualification for dangerous driving.

Don’t even think of handling your mobile phone whilst driving

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On 25 March 2022, the regulations regarding the use of a hand-held mobile phone or other interactive communication device will be widened to include the use of any mobile telephone or interactive communication device held in the hand whilst driving.

How well do you know your Highway Code?

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On both a personal and a professional level, it might be worth reviewing The Highway Code given that it’s being updated this weekend.