ABD Road safety spokesman...
ABD Road safety spokesman Mark McArthur-Christie explained: "Whilst this law will give just retribution for those killed by such drivers, it will not make the roads safer. Most who drive in a careless manner simply do not believe they are going to kill somebody so will not adjust their habits. The real and serious problem of drivers not taking care will therefore remain unaddressed. The ABD have for many years called for the police and the judicial system to crack down on careless drivers before they kill using the perfectly adequate existing laws. Sadly, prosecutions for careless driving are not taken seriously by the court system and the police are therefore reluctant to take careless drivers to court. Prosecutions therefore remain extremely rare."
Marcos forced to close its doors
Marcos forced to close its doors
British firm Marcos Engineering has gone into administration. The firm has been producing hand-built sportscars in Kenilworth, Warks, since 1959. It only came out of receivership two years ago, but stiff competition has forced it to sell its assets and close its doors. Boss Tony Stelliga said: “We worked hard to revive it one final time.”
Big savings on Hyundai duo
Prices have been slashed at Hyundai. The firm has knocked around ÷£1,000 off its Amica city car and Getz supermini until the end of December. The ranges now cost from ÷£4,995 and ÷£6,495 respectively. But families don’t miss out. The Matrix compact MPV is ÷£1,500 less, and starts at ÷£9,495.
Speeders let off due to mail strike
Postal strikes aren’t bad news for everyone, according to campaign group Safe Speed. It says drivers caught speeding who don’t get their penalty charge notice within two weeks could escape prosecution – as the form becomes invalid outside of that time. A spokesman advised: “Owners receiving a notice more than 14 days after an alleged offence should mark it ‘out of time’ and return it by recorded delivery.”