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Where can I get a dashcam? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering the purchase of an in-car forward-facing camera recording system. It would need to be compatible for use in both my 2008 Ford Focus car... -
Why aren't readable coded chips incorporated into number plates? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
As a suggestion could a unique coded chip be incorporated within the number plate that would be read by the camera. It would still mean of course that... -
A false accusation by police was thrown out in court after I contested the officer's testimony. 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I successfully challenged a penalty notice, similar to CK's son. At Bournemouth magistrates court I defended myself. The court was even-handed. They dismissed... -
What's the best dash cam for a car with panoramic windscreen? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 Citroen Grand Picasso but want to fit a dash cam. Have you any suggestions? The thing that makes it tricky is knowing where to mount it.... -
When can I enter a bus lane? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
If the car in front is turning right am I allowed to to overtake on the inside if it means entering a bus lane? -
Taking my car on holiday in France with its sat nav 28 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can't take my Nissan on holiday to France! My 2011 Qashqai has built in satnav and speed camera locations. Possession of such equipment is illegal in... -
Which dash cams can detect motion at night? 17 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a dash cam that can be activated at night with a motion sensor since nighttime vandalism is becoming a problem lately. Can you recommend... -
I've been caught speeding - is there anything I can do? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just received a letter from the police saying that i was caught (by a camera van) doing 81mph on a motorway in Scotland. From memory, the road was... -
I want to buy a petrol hybrid, what would you recommend? 31 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I’ve had the old shape Nissan X-Trail for 9 years which has served me well until now. I’ve had problems with the water pump etc recently and it’s costing... -
Apple CarPlay not working on Citroen C4 Cactus 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2017 Citroen C4 Cactus. and am struggling to pair my iPhone with the infotainment system using CarPlay. I can pair my phone for making and receiving... -
What’s the most feature-packed dashcam on the market? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son passed his driving test earlier in the year and we want to get him a dashcam for Christmas. What’s the best dashcam on the market? We want to get... -
I think I got caught running a red light, can I appeal based on not seeing the traffic lights? 14 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I was driving into London on a section of road with three lanes when the traffic bunched up just before a set of lights. There was a slow moving London... -
My dealer is offering a full wired dashcam for £250 - is this a good deal? 4 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
My Kia dealer is offering a Philips ADR 820 dashcam fully installed (no visible cables) for £250. Is that a reasonable deal? -
Can I sue over wrongly issued parking tickets? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I regularly work in Salford, Manchester and leave my car in a public car park which has three hours free or £5 per day. I always pay full £5 and display... -
What happens if you are forced through a red light camera by a police vehicle? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
What's the position where you are 'forced' across a red light with camera by a police car? It happened to someone in the lane next to me yesterday and... -
Correct procedures when issues a speeding fine 13 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Do I have to pay a speeding fine from our holiday in Spain? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have been sent a letter with photos from Ministerio Del Interior Leon Spain about a speeding fine we seem to have incurred whilst driving in Menorca.... -
Highway parole 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
One early Saturday morning in October I was driving north on the M6 Toll motorway, relishing in the fact that it seemed similar to the days when the M1... -
Scamiano Italiano 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Like P.T., we too have received details of an alleged traffic offence; in our case via Hertz who promptly charged my credit card 18 Euros for providing... -
Writer’s indignation 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
You are, it would appear, always right. "Smug of Suffolk" here has just been snapped doing 54mph in a 40mph zone - I have been driving 35 years without...

