An Introduction To Road Traffic Law

Road traffic law has a wide coverage, it encompasses areas such as drink driving, parking tickets, seat belts and even cycling. Road traffic law covers all the aspects of drivers and pedestrians responsibilities.

If your vehicle has been stolen, inform the authorities right away. Give them all the necessary information such as car registration, model and color. If you left any valuables in the car, include them in your report so that you'll be properly compensated when approaching your insurer.

In UK, it is illegal to drive a car without insurance. There is a hefty fine and you can also be penalized with a driving ban or worse, lose your license. The law also requires that you should only let an insured driver drive your vehicle.

The gravity of the situation depends on a case to case basis and you get points on your license depending on the violation. If you get over 12 points, you will be banned from driving. Traffic violations include speeding, beating the traffic light, using a mobile phone, drink driving, driving while unfit, driving without a license, driving without an insurance and many others.

Operating a bicycle is also covered by this law. You can face a fine of up to £2500 if you are charged with dangerous cycling. It is also illegal to cycle on sidewalks, you can be charged with £30 on the spot by any officer patrolling in the area.

Illegal parking is another area covered by road traffic law, you can get parking ticket for the following offences:

1. Failure to pay for parking 2. Overstaying beyond what you have paid for 3. Parking on double yellow lines 4. Parking on loading bays

In most cases if you pay your fine within 14 days, you'll get a discount in the amount that you need to pay.

It is illegal to drink and drive in almost any countries in the world. But UK are particularly strict when it comes to drink driving. There are limit on the amount of alcohol you can consume before driving a car. It is always better to not drink at all if you are going to drive to make sure that you don't get stopped. If you are found to be above the legal limit, you may have to go to court and have your license revoked.

A penalty of £2500 plus confiscation of your driver's license are to be expected when one is convicted.

Keep in mind that every individual has the right to have an attorney, and you should have one when you are taken to the police station. Don't face charges by yourself. Call a knowledgeable drink driving solicitor for guidance.

Drunk Driving is subject to the discretion of the court and needs the handling of an experienced drink driving lawyer Scotland.