client information sheets

 

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From time to time, our team publishes material that provides useful background information and guidance on key issues or changes in legislation. Below we list a selection - please click on the links provided for more detail.

 

purple bullet Using a hand held mobile phone whilst driving

Drivers need to be aware of a recent ruling which, if accepted as a correct interpretation of the law, casts a wide net over actions that constitute 'using a hand held mobile phone'.

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purple bullet Smoke-free vehicles

You will be aware that regulations taking effect from the 1 July 2007 will mean that virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England will become smoke-free. Understandably, a great deal of emphasis has been placed on ensuring that premises will be compliant. Less coverage however, has centred on vehicles. The Motoring Offences team has therefore prepared a briefing note to assist companies and those in charge of fleet vehicles.

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For more information, please contact Philip Somarakis, a partner in the Motoring Offences team, on 01865 254277; email philip.somarakis@bllaw.co.uk