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If I Get Caught Speeding While Driving Abroad Will Points Be Added To My UK Licence?

The rules surrounding the transferring of penalty points that have been accrued abroad are quite complicated. Originally, if a European police officer stops a British driver for a motoring offence, the officer can issue an on-the-spot fine and escort the motorist to a cash point. However, under current rules, if you are flashed by a speed camera […]

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How Many Points Will I Receive For Driving Through A Red Light

In most instances, if you are caught driving through a red light, you will be issued with three penalty points, which must remain on your licence for four years from the date of the offence. In addition to being issued three penalty points, you will be handed a TS10 conviction code, which relates to ‘failing to comply with traffic […]

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Is It Possible For New Drivers With Six Points To Regain Car Insurance?

If you have less than two years of driving experience and receive six or more penalty points, your driver’s licence will be revoked. Some drivers will also receive a driving ban and a revoked licence, depending on the offence. Once any associated bans are spent, you will be able to retake your driving test and regain your […]

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What Is Careless Driving?

A careless driving conviction is issued when a person’s driving is deemed to be below the expected standard of a reasonable and competent driver. A person can be charged with careless driving when an incident occurs due to a deliberate act, as well as an act of negligence. Examples of careless driving include reading a map and […]

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What Is Dangerous Driving?

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) defines dangerous driving as the driver’s behaviour, not what the driver believes. A driver may think they are driving safely when they are committing a dangerous driving offence. A person is considered to be driving dangerously when the way they drive falls far below the minimum acceptable standard expected of a competent and careful driver, and it would be […]

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Will Criminal Convictions Affect My Car Insurance Premium

The short answer is yes. Unfortunately, some insurers and underwriters perceive those with criminal convictions as untrustworthy and, therefore, too risky to insure. But luckily, Insurance Revolution is different. At Insurance Revolution, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. While we acknowledge that a criminal conviction may impact your car insurance cost, we’re committed to finding a convicted driver insurance policy […]

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Will Attending A Drink Drive Rehabilitation Course Bring Down The Cost Of My Car Insurance Premium?

Technically, attending a drink-driving rehabilitation course will not reduce the cost of your car insurance premium, but it is still well worth doing. Taking a course can reduce the length of your ban, so you can get back on the road quicker. You will also be looked upon more favourably by insurers, who are often […]

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