忠告各位在英国开车的司机。从今天开始开车的时候不可以用手机，否则3分，60镑。
来英国1年以上的人，没有英国驾照和商业保险的人不要在做driver了， 现在警察抓的很严，霉天晚上在外面跑都可以看到警察拦车。
身边准备上庭和上过厅的太多了，都是因为英国驾照和保险的事。
如果1年（从入境那天算起）以内就可以开，但是送餐司机要买商业保险。
在网上买的保险一般没有要填business这一项，要打电话过去加上。
如果拿中国驾照，超过1年，要被告，无驾照保险，有可能会被 disqualification 6个月-12个月，或者罚几百镑。因为你的中国驾照不被承认，所以保险也不承认。
但是当你考到英国full license，2年之内，如果被扣掉6分或以上，否则就会被revoke，意思就是，要重新申请新的临时驾照，参加比试，路考。
要经常检查自己的前胎，如果不够要求1.6mm 就一定要换，便宜的也就20多镑/个。如果轮胎不合格要扣3分/每个胎
Penalty Update - 27 February 2007
New legislation to increase the penalty for using a hand-held phone whilst driving will come into force on 27 February 2007. The current fine of £30 will increase to £60 and three penalty points on your licence. Penalty points can mean higher insurance costs. If you get six points within two years of passing your test, your licence will be revoked and you will need to re-sit the test. If the case goes to court, you could risk a maximum fine of £1,000, which rises to £2,500 for the driver of a bus, coach, or heavy goods vehicle.
A driver can also be prosecuted for using a hands-free device if you are not in proper control of your vehicle when using the device. The penalties are the same - £60 fine and three points on your licence.
If you are an employer you can be prosecuted if you require employees to make or receive mobile calls while driving. It is an offence to cause or permit the use of a hand-held mobile phone when driving. It is also an offence to cause or permit a driver not to have proper control of a vehicle.
Callers also play an important role in keeping the roads safe. If the person you are speaking to is driving, please terminate the call and arrange to speak to them later.
Why are the penalties going up?
It is hard to do two things at once and research has shown that if you are using a mobile phone whilst driving, you are four times more likely to have a crash.
In fact, if you use any type of mobile be it hands free or hands held, your reaction times are worse than if you were driving under the influence of alcohol. Tests have shown that reaction times for drivers using a hand-held phone slows reactions by 50% when compared to normal driving and by 30% when compared to being drunk (Direct Line Mobile Phone Report 2002).
The use of a mobile phone often involves distractions which could be visual, auditory, mental or physical (Direct Line Mobile Phone Report 2002).
Even if you're a careful driver, it's easy to be distracted by a phone call or text message - and that split second lapse in concentration could result in a crash.
Direct Line Mobile Phone Report 2002 summary.
Are there any exceptions?
A driver may call 999 or 112 in response to a genuine emergency.
Two-way radios are not covered by this offence but other devices for sending or receiving data are included if they are held while driving, i.e a PDA, Blackberry or similar device.
Offence Maximum penalties
IMPRISONMENT FINE DISQUALIFICATION PENALTY POINTS
*Causing death by dangerous driving 10 years Unlimited Obligatory-2 years minimum 3-11 (if exceptionally not disqualified)
*Dangerous driving 2 years Unlimited Obligatory 3-11 (if exceptionally not disqualified)
Causing death by careless driving under the influence of drink or drugs 10 years Unlimited Obligatory-2 years minimum 3-11 (if exceptionally not disqualified)
Careless or inconsiderate driving £2,500 Discretionary 3-9
Driving while unfit through drink or drugs or with excess alcohol; or failing to provide a specimen for analysis 6 months £5,000 Obligatory 3-11 (if exceptionally not disqualified)
Failing to stop after an accident or failing to report an accident 6 months £5,000 Discretionary 5-10
Driving when disqualified 6 months (12 months in Scotland) £5,000 Discretionary 6
Driving after refusal or revocation of licence on medical grounds 6 months £5,000 Discretionary 3-6
Driving without insurance £5,000 Discretionary 6-8
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence £1,000 Discretionary 3-6
Speeding £1,000 (2,500 for motorway offences) Discretionary 3-6 or 3 (fixed penalty)
Traffic light offences £1,000 Discretionary 3
No MOT certificate £1,000
Seat belt offences £500
Dangerous cycling £2,500
Careless cycling £1,000
Cycling on pavement £500
Failing to identify driver of a vehicle £1,000 Discretionary 3