These are an excellent source of background material for those who want to really get to know about the issues affecting them. Written by our motoring law specialists, they give real insight, helping you understand what's going on.
No one it seems is absolutely clear about what to do when a roundabout suddenly looms. We have represented hundred of clients who've been caught out by lack of knowledge, road sense or just plain courtesy on the part of other road users.
There were several recent hearings involving motorcyclists that are worth taking a close look at, including the case of Devereux v Hayward, which concerned a biker and a horse rider.
With the latest government figures putting the number of uninsured drivers under 30 at 900,000, and an estimated 1 in every 20 drivers being uninsured - you could be forgiven for thinking that motor insurance is an optional extra, like ABS brakes.
We all know the importance of checking that our seatbelt is correctly and securely fitted, but few of us are aware of the potentially serious consequences of an incorrectly fitted headrest.
Earlier in the year, an inquest established that four-year-old Ariana Bardhaj was killed when her father relied solely on his satnav system, which gave instructions contradicting road signs that were present.
Transport secretary Phillip Hammond has promised improved road safety with the introduction of on-the-spot fixed penalty notices for careless driving.
Satellite navigation company TomTom has admitted selling data about speeding customers to Dutch police.
A policewoman and her fiancé have been cleared of conspiring to pervert the cause of justice at a hearing at Southwark Crown Court.
The long-standing principle of Legal Professional Privilege (LPP) protecting claimants' medical evidence has been dramatically undermined as a result of the recent Court of Appeal case Edwards-Tubbs v JD Wetherspoon PLC [2011] EWCA Civ 136.
Spring isn't quite here, but different shades of visors are already starting to appear on sunnier days.
Although it's illegal to operate as a taxi without a licence from the Public Carriage Office or local authority, it doesn't seem to stop unlicensed taxis operating across the country.
Riders in the UK are involved in a high number of motorbike accidents in relation to how many of them are actually on the road.
It comes as no surprise that uninsured drivers are part of the reason for an increase in the premiums of law abiding road users.
It is being widely reported that ex-British boxing champion Gary Mason has died of his injuries at the scene of a collision with a van as he rode his bicycle.
Research commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) shows that 60% of people believe UK roads are too dangerous to cycle on.
What should you do if you receive a notification of intended prosecution (NIP) or summons for motoring offences?
With the proliferation of speed cameras on roads across the UK, these days, speeding is probably the most common of motoring offences.
Manhole covers - those slippery metal discs hated by bikers - appear to have been breeding in Cambridgeshire, with a recent report saying one road in the county has 200 of them per mile. Two hundred!
Recognised by the Highway Code, under rule 204, as amongst the most vulnerable of road users, cyclists and pedestrians don't have the physical protection of seat belts, air bags or the shock absorbing qualities of a car.
When buying motorbikes, parts and accessories, or getting your motorbike repaired, it's a good idea to be clued up on your rights.
Drivers and pedestrians need to take care on our roads at all times. Our children can often act on impulse and need to develop their risk handling skills.
The freezing conditions last winter left many roads in a poor state of repair, with potholes being one of the main problems and a cause of road traffic accidents.
There's plenty of case law available concerning road traffic accidents, but not a lot relates to cyclists.
Motorists 'filtering', particularly when there's a queue, can often lead to road traffic accidents, and there are several good examples of case law.
The question in the headline gets asked all the time, as does whether people have to instruct a solicitor chosen by their insurance company.
Chronic fatigue syndrome – or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) – has long been the subject of controversy in the medical world.
We're often asked by clients about case law concerning misleading signals, in particular those quoted at clients, but which don't actually fit the circumstances they've encountered.
The number of cyclists killed in 2009 fell to 104, a drop from the previous year.
In June, I published an article identifying that the safety of London cycle hire scheme users could depend on other road users and the bicycles themselves.
Researchers at Cardiff University believe road traffic accidents and fatalities could be cut by banning young motorists from night driving and carry passengers of a similar age.
We acted for Miss Ashley Djemal in a claim for damages following a road traffic accident in which the defendant collided with the rear of Miss Djemal's vehicle.
In my previous article on cycling helmets, I outlined the main findings of the Transport Research Laboratory's comprehensive review of the effectiveness of helmets in the event of an on-road accident.
Mobile phones offer security to motorists by enabling them to contact the emergency services or insurance/breakdown services whenever and wherever necessary.
Many thanks to Dr Richard Keatinge for responding to my article in April, in which I took a brief look at the current state of UK law concerning the wearing of cycle helmets.
Whether or not switching off speed cameras will effect road safety is a hot topic right now.
Credit hire is a term many people will be unfamiliar with, despite it being commonplace. Following a road traffic accident, someone needs a replacement vehicle while their own car is unroadworthy and/or being repaired.
Many riders buy bikes with a view to making modifications - or mods - to extract the best ride and performance.
Think biker, and most people imagine a guy in black leather racing around the countryside. Think a little longer, and the images become more diverse. Now you might think about them riding in towns or commuting to and from work.
Due to the huge number of biker deaths there's been a call for development of the safety equipment used to protect motorcyclists if they crash.
Each year hundreds of motorcyclists suffer head injuries as a result of road traffic accidents.
Statistics released by the Government in its Reported Road Casualties Results 2009 reveal there were 472 motorcyclist deaths in 2009 - four per cent down on 2008.
The latest government figures show that although motorcycle traffic rose by two per cent last year, the number of motorcycle casualties was four per cent lower than in 2008.
A report published the Road Safety Foundation has named the most dangerous roads and types of roads in Britain.
With a month to go until the launch of the London Cycle Hire Scheme, cycling safety concerns are again being raised.
Picture the scene. It’s 9am and you’re in your car going to work when someone drives into the rear of you. You exchange details at the scene and plan to call your insurance company later in the day.
It's drummed into us from the beginning of our driving experience that the first thing we do when we get into a car is put on our seatbelt.
How could a legal claim result from being run over by your own car? And can you really bring a legal action against a family member without causing long-term damage to your relationship?
Media interest has this week surrounded troubled ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne.
Now that summer’s here and schools are preparing to break up, the number of people getting out on bicycles is set to increase.
Changes to the Finance Act incorporated in the Finance Act 2010 makes biking even more attractive to those using their motorbike for business use.
A campaign to encourage people to try motorcycling has teamed-up with bike dealers across the UK who will show-off new machines to existing and prospective riders.
Thousands of England football fans will be heading to South Africa for the World Cup, and many are expected to choose the fly-drive option.
The controversial new motorcycle test is to be reviewed after hundreds of riders suffered accidents whilst taking it.
It's no secret that the former Labour government considered many options in an attempt to save costs, as they believed the current system was a drain on funds.
London Mayor Boris Johnson wants the Government to change driving tests so motorists are forced to pay greater attention to cyclists.
All motorists will be familiar with current speed cameras or the sight of police officers at the side of the road with a speed gun.
As motorcyclists prepare for months of pothole danger following the cold winter, the Government announced in the recent Budget that it will allocate £100m to councils for repairs.
Motorcyclists face even greater pothole risks this year, after the freezing winter left roads across the UK badly damaged.
The statutory instrument for the new claims process for low value road traffic accident personal injury claims has been laid before Parliament.
