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UK Driving Laws Explained

In an effort to educate and inform the British public about the various ins and outs of UK driving laws and why they matter, the team here at The Windscreen… Continue reading »

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Is it Legal to Sleep in Your Car?

Many of us spend a lot of time in our cars each day, and with all this driving, it is not uncommon to feel tired behind the wheel. With ever-present… Continue reading »

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Is it Illegal to Drive Over a Zebra Crossing?

While Zebra crossings are being gradually replaced with traffic light controlled Puffin and Pelican crossings, they remain a common feature of the UK's road network. When were Zebra crossing first… Continue reading »

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Is it Legal to Drive with a Broken Wing Mirror?

With many drivers, having to park their cars on the road or other high-risk places such as shared car parks, their vehicles are unfortunately prone to wing mirror damage. Whether… Continue reading »

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Is it Legal to Drive Barefoot?

Answer No law explicitly forbids driving without shoes, but doing so could indirectly fall under the 1988 Road Traffic Act, as 'driving without due care and attention' is a minor… Continue reading »

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Digital Tax Discs: Don’t Get Caught Out!

With the world moving in a continually paperless direction, the DVLA have thankfully started to play catch up. Along with the ability to register and transfer ownership and raise enquiries… Continue reading »

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Is it Legal to Drive with a Cracked Windscreen in the UK?

[table-of-contents] Suffering a cracked windscreen is a commonplace occurrence which many motorists will have experienced but is it legal to drive with a cracked windscreen in the UK? Is it… Continue reading »

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Tinted Windscreens and The Law

Many car owners apply a coating of thin film or laminate to their car windows as a decorative effect, to increase privacy and to reduce heat and glare, but in… Continue reading »

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