Fraudsters have duped first-time drivers into purchasing bogus car insurance. The scam involved the fraudsters setting up a series of ‘ghost broking websites’ which appeared to offer premiums 15 per cent cheaper than the average. Furthermore, the fraudsters were also operating a fake-call centre which played a soundtrack of office noise in the background. To […]
Police across Scotland uncovered over 350 motoring offences during a 24 hour day of action to check drivers and passengers were wearing their seatbelts. Given the potential injuries (or worse) that can be sustained should someone be involved in a collision whilst unsecured in the vehicle, these figures are both disappointing and worrying… I have […]
In a world filled with negative news, it’s great when a good deed is highlighted. One such good deed has been highlighted in an article posted on Yahoo! news: granted – not driving related, but a warming story never the less. It concerns the actions of a group of drunken men on a night out […]
The DSA (Driving Standards Agency) are to suspend driving tests at Hull Driving Test Centre in the interests of Health & Safety. Possible loud noises and fumes from nearby car recycling plant are thought to be a cause for concern, therefore these measures are being put in place in order to safeguard staff, instructors and candidates. Tests […]
An US man has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide after allegedly confessing to killing another man in a drink-driving accident via an on-line video. The man posted the confession video on two websites before handing himself in to police. The man, 22, had been a suspect in the crash which happened in June. The video began […]
Another quote from one of the great minds… This is my intention when teaching a student to drive also! 🙂 Stay safe folks! Chris http://www.chrischambers-som.com https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=624650724242296&set=a.383726825001355.92835.245201678853871&type=1
All I can say is this: That’ll teach him..! A driver has been arrested following his attempt to break a highly illegal record by driving 26.5 miles around Manhattan, New York in just 24 minutes and seven seconds. The driver allegedly used a 2006 BMW Z4 to tear through the streets in August this year. […]
According to CarNetNews.co.uk, a man from Northumberland has been given a taxi licence despite a shocking record. This has caused furore amongst road safety campaigners as the man in question has 62 convictions to his name, including 16 of driving when disqualified and 13 for driving without insurance… North Tyneside Council initially refused to proffer a […]
… And I could not have said it better myself! This quote pretty much encompasses the approach I take to my work. 🙂 Stay safe folks! Chris http://www.chrischambers-som.com https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=623169354390433&set=a.383726825001355.92835.245201678853871&type=1
Some people just never learn… or should that be don’t care?!? I was shocked and disappointed to read an article which highlighted new Government figures concerning driving licence endorsements. In a nut-shell, these figures state that currently: 7,621 people are still on the road with 12 points or more. 8 motorists are still driving with […]