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Traffic Technology Grey Boxes-Hidden Speed Cameras?
My wife was recently caught speeding in a 30mph area. I have walked around trhe village we live in & have noticed a number of what look like hidden & non identified speed cameras attached to a number of lamp posts in strategic positions. The boxes are grey and square & marked traffic technology Ltd with a local phone…
What does the budget of an Uber driver look like?
Full time Uber drivers in the west coast of the US of A can earn quite a lot after Uber bonuses, and fuel is typically 3-7% of their gross earnings (they drive petrol cars too). What's a typical budget of an Uber driver in this country?
Speeding fine for imaginary speed?
I've just had a letter for a speeding fine! Now, I know people try all kinds of things to 'get out' these things (I used to work as fraud investigator for one of the mobile networks, I know how much BS people can come out with). The thing is, I saw them setting up the van when I drove up the road 20 minutes before, I was…
GEM - Best Breakdown..... BUT
I've been with GEM for years, and I must admit, I do believe they're still the best breakdown cover you can buy, yearly anyway. That said, there's a cheeky little exemption that might have you a bit sore this winter if you're not careful. Cars stuck in ice, mud, or immobilized due to 'terrain' are not actually covered. I…
Where do you store winter tyres for driving in Europe?
Hey all, so winter tyres sound like a really good idea for driving in winter even in France. (France "recommends", Austria "requires" winter tyres). There are two constraints though. Firstly, cost. Second, and even bigger for me, is storage of a spare set of tyres. Living in a flat. I'm sure a lot of people are facing the…
DVLA are still charging me road tax for a vehicle I sold
I sold a van back in June and I just noticed today I am still being charged tax monthly on the vehicle via direct debit by the DVLA. I left the country for an extended period a couple of days after the sale. I sent the change of ownership/V5 in to the DVLA via recorded delivery the day after the sale, although I am having…
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