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I have had an issue with my local Citroen dealership where a member of their staff has been caught, without my permission, using my car for personal use whilst it has been in for warranty repairs. The...
I was very concerned by the email from ES of Newton Abbot published 10 March 2012 who claimed to have been clocked at 54mph in the 50mph section of the M4 in Wales. I have caused the records to be checked...
A couple of weeks ago your DT column had a letter from someone who had been caught doing 54mph in a 50mph zone. No doubt his speedo was reading nearer 60mph, so there's no real excuse. My Fox’s would have...
In response to JC of Trowbridge, I sympathise with his frustration at middle lane motorway drivers. Having recently returned from driving in France and Spain I agree with Honest John that British driving...
I was stopped in a brand new car (a few days since delivery) by police saying my number plate had come up as a 'stolen car' on their ANPR equipment. When the police checked the actual registration, which...
I was recently caught on camera doing 38mph in a 30mph limit area. The police authority offered me a speed awareness course at £90 with zero points or a £60 fine with three points on my licence. I chose...
I was pulled over at 10.30pm last night for doing 46 in a 30. The police car was in a lay-by with his lights off. I saw him as I drove past and watched him pull out and follow me with his lights off for...
I was served a NIP which I duly completed admitting that I was the offending driver. No other details were required nor any details of the alleged offence were offered. Suffice to say that I was driving...
We received a letter from the police just over a month ago regarding a speeding fine. In the letter they stated that they were aware we were not the owner of the car at the time of the offence, but asked...
It seems Swindon is piloting the Spanish system of speed sensitive traffic lights, which you have often championed in your column.
 

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