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Why can't I display a black and silver number plate on my classic 1960 scooter? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Lambretta scooter in mint condition, which in 1960 spent its first six months with the North Riding Police and I found out it was based at Pickering... -
Can you clarify the legal situation of footage from dashcams being used as evidence in court? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Regarding dashcam footage, disclosure in a criminal trial is governed by the Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act 1996 (CPIA) and as such would not... -
WIll my wife be penalised on her insurance after attending a speed awareness course? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago my partner was driving around the outskirts of Hull when she was flashed doing 35mph (so the ticket said) in a 30mph limit. She has opted... -
Timescale for damage assessment by insurers 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's 11 year old car was run into over five weeks ago. The impact was so severe the rear valance was embedded in the rear tyres, the bumper and... -
Is it illegal to flash your headlights at oncoming drivers to warn of speed traps? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I understand that motorists have been apprehended recently for flashing their light to warn oncoming drivers of a radar camera. Some years ago Mr Charles... -
My car was damaged when in an NCP car park 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I returned from holiday on Sat 16th June to pick up my car a Rover 416si Reg N698 BOF from the NCP car park at Birmingham airport to find it had been vandalised.... -
DPF not fitted as standard on 2009 Volkswagen Golf 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
In your recent reply to my question over my car having a DPF fitted, you replied it most probably did have one. So I emailed my VIN number to VW and... -
Is a car 'parked' if it has its wheels on the pavement? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can throw any light on the definition of 'parked'? I recently pulled off the road and had my two nearside wheels on the paving area outside... -
Replacing stolen BMW 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've recently had my 2008 BMW 335 d M sport saloon stolen after theives broke into out house and stole the keys. My wife is now paranoid that a direct... -
Why are automatic number plate readers on speed cameras so inaccurate? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was surprised to receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) for allegedly travelling at 56mph along a stretch of dual carriageway I know has a 40mph... -
Is it legal for companies to send me promotional material having traced my address from my car's registration? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I received a promotional mailer today, addressed to me personally as the keeper of a car with my registration plate. At first I was amused at the marketing,... -
Will the required spec of my daughter's new Volkswagen Golf affect its residual value? 5 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 23-year-old daughter is about to place an order for a car, and she'd like something economical but sporty and young looking. Her current choice is a... -
Do you have any advice for how to deal with a Parking Charge Notice? 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have received by post, a Parking Charge Notice for parking for two hours on a site jointly used by Aldi and a Travelodge. The permitted time was 90 minutes.... -
Living in the passed 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having driven quite often in South Africa, I realise the value of being able legally to overtake on either side on 3 or more lane roads. It makes lane... -
Yes, MIMSER 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Further to the correspondence from S.S. of Chester "Security Blanket" I would like to share my experience driving home to Birmingham from Poole after being... -
Chokers to the right 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 07 Zafira CDTi is actually a very fine car - except for one big problem, which is damaging to the urban-travel families the car is aimed at. I live... -
Navigation recommendation? 14 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a Mercedes E350 Coupe which is now nearly 5 years old. The sat nav needs updating, but Mercedes want a small fortune, also the internet available... -
Do any cars have built-in dash cams? 28 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is there any vehicle on sale in UK which has a forward facing recording dash cam fitted as standard or as an optional extra ? -
I'm unable to complete an S172 for speeding as we don't know who was driving. What should I do? 8 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
After returning home from a short break in August I received A NIP and S172 from Humberside police. The alleged offence occurred on a stretch of road we... -
Labouring the points 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
With hundreds of thousands miles behind me, happily accident-free, I reckon I generally know when I am driving at a safe speed for the conditions and,...
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