car laws
Laws involving tyres
The law is quite strict when it comes in to tyres on your car and legal limit. This is because tyres can be one of the main causes of accidents in the UK. Tyres can cause accidents if damaged, under or over inflated, tread level is too low or incorrectly […]
Problems with your Diesel Particulate Filter
Exhaust emission regulations have required diesel powered cars to be fitted with a diesel particulate filter, or DPF, since 2009, with the aim of reducing the sooty particulates in cars exhaust emissions. Though these devices are effective in their aim, you may find your driving style causing problems as sooty […]
Know the law on child seats
The law on car seats is actually very clear however there are a lot of people who don’t realise or simply don’t follow the government guidelines that are enforceable through law. The most up to date guidelines on which seat is appropriate and safe for carrying your child can be […]
Law regarding driving your car to an MOT station
An MOT test checks that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards and must be carried out at an approved MOT testing station. All cars over three years old are required to have a valid MOT and the car must be retested every year. If your MOT has expired […]
Smoking Ban In Cars
By 2015, The UK Government will introduce a new law in England which will make smoking in a car a criminal offence when there is a child as a passenger. Smoking around a child can not only have an affect on you but it can also be critical for their […]