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New driver - new driver paranoia 20 Apr 2023 (Forum)
Every week, I keep having this thought that my mistakes are being captured and watched on camera and I have had a few sloppy moments. I then go on Google maps and examine the area and try and see if there are any cameras or cctv in that specific area! Anyway, I have received one fine so far for going down a "no motor vehicles" zone which was really annoying as the car sat nav led me down a strange road where this was (still my fault though)! -
How will pay per mile road pricing work? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
How is the Government going to recover the money lost on fuel and road tax? Electric vehicle owners are bound to be hit at some time. I had seen something... -
Are tinted and grey number plates legal? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm seeing more and more 'greyed out' number plates (front and rear). The plate is barely legible but seems designed to (a) show off and (b) blend in with... -
I hit a car and didn't leave my details but the police have contacted me. What will happen now? 18 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
The police have written to me regarding a parking issue where it was deemed that I touched another car when reversing from my parking space. I checked... -
I'll be moving to a more rural area soon - is buying a Porsche Taycan a smart idea? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm downsizing my home and hope to return to my West Lancashire roots next year; somewhere rural with a garage. I fancy a Porsche Taycan - I love its looks... -
We need a small car with a high driving position - what do you suggest? 20 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My sister is in her late 60s and drives a 2004 Toyota RAV4 which she finds too large with a heavy clutch. She previously had a Peugeot 206 SW which she... -
Bus lane fine 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I was caught by a portable camera on a short, 175 metre stretch of bus lane, turning left into a side road, obstructing nobody, and actually relieving... -
Do I have to pay this Italian speeding fine? 3 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
In September 2012 I had a 10 day holiday in Italy. I had a rented Audi A3 from Hertz. I have just received (after 18 months) a notice of a speeding fine... -
I took a fine rather than a Speed Awareness Course but now my insurance premium has increased. 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Last July my wife was caught on camera in Warrington doing 35mph in a 30mph limit. She duly received a Notice of Prosecution with the alternative of a... -
Can't read the kph on my Sportage 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have had a Kia Sportage KX3 just under two months and really enjoy the vehicle - fuel consumption is between 36/40mpg with 2000 miles on the clock. ... -
Why don't insurance companies give discounts to dashcam users? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I work in insurance as a freelance accident investigator and confirm that insurers are in a chaotic mess of inefficiency. I have just ordered a car video... -
Toyota Avensis 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 7 month old Avensis in February 2007 and was disappointed to find it had been hire car and e-mailed you with my concerns. Your response "Why... -
Is there a more efficient way of displaying speed limits? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
With reference to the Government’s plans to install extra speed limit signs. I can see the logic as to why this should be thought necessary. My wife and... -
Buying a Golf VI GTI 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a nearly new (or new) mk6 Golf GTI and trade-in my BMW 120d SE 3 door, metallic black, leather, with 42k miles. I have got it down to... -
Did you know that OPC Parking was fined over £26,000 having been convicted of various Trading Standards offences? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Regular followers of the fight against parking pirates will welcome the news that one of the Penalty Charge Notice perpetrators, OPC Parking, was fined... -
Why won't TfL easily allow for drivers caught stopping on Red Routes to make an appeal? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
As a pensioner driving in London at 5.30pm on a Sunday evening, I became disoriented after following diversionary signs from multi road closures and stopped... -
I'd like to buy a new Volkswagen Passat CC - where can I get a good price? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Volkswagen Passat CC GT TDI 170 with the following options: Park Assist, Rear View Camera, Multi Device Interface, RCD 510 Dynaudio... -
Why don't drivers heed speed restrictions on newly-surfaced roads? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My vote for most disregarded road sign goes to the warning at the side of a newly surfaced road. Typically, one is “instructed” to keep below 20mph (or... -
Traffic frights 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was reading through one of your website posts about traffic lights as I have a concern myself. I've been told not to worry but as I have only been driving... -
Limited use 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having picked up 6 speeding points in 6 days I am anxious to stay within the law. Is there any technology (sat nav or otherwise) that will warn me if I...

