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If I am driving someone else's car am I responsible for ensuring the car is legal?

Yes. Any driver who drives a vehicle, whether it belongs to them or not, has a responsibility to ensure that they are insured to drive the vehicle, that the vehicle is fully road legal, taxed and MOT'd.If you are stopped by the police it is you as...

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Where can I get information about flooding?

The Environment Agency has information on flooding, including whether your home is at risk of flooding, how to prepare for a flood, and up to date flood warnings. The information can be found at: GOV.UK - Flooding and extreme weather There is a......

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I received a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) and paid the fine. I am currently filling out an application form for a DBS check. The form asks if I have any previous convictions, cautions or reprimands. Do I need to mention my FPN?

If you paid the fine without challenging it, this would not be classed as either a conviction or a caution. If you refused to pay the fine or challenged the Fixed Penalty Notice and, as a consequence of refusing to pay / challenging it, had to att......

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At what age can children be left home alone?

There is no minimum legal age for leaving a child home alone and it is down to the parent/guardian/carer to make that decision. Common sense would suggest that the child would have to be of an age where they could look after themselves, including ......

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