Q913: What are special reasons with regards to disqualified driving?

Questions

• Are my L plates lawful?
• Are vehicles such as electric scooters/bikes, quads, go-peds, mini-motos, hoverboards and Segways legal to use on the road/pavement?
• Can I listen to music on a mobile device whilst driving a car or riding a bicycle?
• Can I sell my motor vehicle on the road?
• Can I wear sunglasses whilst driving at night?
• Can quad bikes be used on the road?
• Can you drive with a flag attached to your car window?
• Can you offer any advice for horse riders with regards to being on the road?
• Can you repair vehicles on the road?
• Do the police need a reason to stop me whilst I am driving?
• Does a pedestrian have right of way on a zebra crossing?
• How old do I have to be to drive a moped / car / motorbike?
• I have got a summons for driving offences, but I was not stopped by the police/do not own that car/don't drive, what can I do?
• I have got to produce my documents but I am away on holiday/ on business and do not have the documents, what should I do?
• I have received a summons for driving offences to appear at court (I was not stopped by an officer), what does that mean?
• I have seen some spray that can cover my registration number, is it legal?
• I will be attending a cruise in your area, what advice can you give me?
• If I am issued a parking ticket must it be stuck on my windscreen?
• If I commit an offence whilst driving in the EU, can I be prosecuted by the authorities in that EU country when I return to the UK?
• Is it an offence not to carry all relevant documents when driving so they can be produced for a police officer upon request?
• Is it illegal to drive a car with a broken speedometer?
• Is it illegal to reverse a car onto a main road from a minor road?
• Is it illegal to smoke whilst driving?
• Is it illegal to use a CB or two way radio whilst driving?
• Is it legal to cover my car or motorbike whilst it is on the road?
• Is there a difference between the registered keeper and the owner of a vehicle?
• Is there a legal requirement to have a spare tyre and a jack in your car?
• Is there any way I can find out who the owner of a car is?
• My MOT has expired can I drive my car to the garage for the MOT test?
• What are the benefits of getting a dash cam and can I submit the footage to the police?
• What are the eyesight requirements to drive?
• What are the legal requirements concerning passengers in the rear of motorhomes ?
• What are the legal requirements in relation to carrying a load on my vehicle that overhangs the front, rear or sides?
• What are the requirements to legally drive a car in the United Kingdom?
• What are the rules for drivers in relation to advanced stop lines for cyclists at traffic lights?
• What class of vehicle is a double cab pick up?
• What does a green P plate on a car mean?
• What is the law relating to tyres?
• What is the law relating to three wheel vehicles?
• What should I do if I am at a red traffic light and there is an emergency vehicle behind me trying to get through?
• What should I do if there is an unmarked police car travelling behind me flashing me to stop?
• What types of vehicles are not allowed in the outside lane on the motorway?
• When can I use the horn in my car?
• Where can I get some information on Advanced driving from?
• Can I smoke in a car if there are children in it?
• Do I have to report an accident to my insurance company?
• Do I have to report an accident/collision that happened in a car park to the police?
• Do the police prosecute failing to stop and report an accident in every case?
• How long do I have to report an incident to the police?
• How long will it be before I hear from the police after I have reported an accident?
• How will accruing penalty points affect a provisional or newly qualified driver?
• I have been in a road traffic accident, nobody was injured and we both stopped, do I need to report it to the police?
• I have been in a road traffic accident, nobody was injured but the other party did not stop, do I need to report it to the police?
• I have been injured by a cyclist who was riding dangerously and/or carelessly. Can I report this to the Police?
• I have been involved in a road traffic accident and my insurance company wants the details of the other driver - how do I get them?
• I have been involved in a traffic accident and I have an injury, do I need to report it to the police?
• I have been involved in an accident and need a copy of the police accident report. How do I obtain one?
• I have had an accident with a foreign vehicle, what should I do?
• I have hit an animal whilst driving, do I have to report it to the police?
• I have just knocked over a cat and killed it, what should I do?
• I have missed a flight because of a road traffic accident on my way to the airport, the insurance company would like some proof, can you help?
• I stole a car when I was 15 and received penalty points as part of my punishment. What effect will this have when I am old enough to start driving?
• I think there is a CCTV camera at the location where a crime / vehicle collision took place - will it be collected by the police and used in their investigation?
• What are the driver's responsibilities when involved in an accident?
• What do the police class as an emergency/when should I call 999?
• What documents do I need to take with me to the station to report a road traffic accident?
• What happens if the other driver from an accident has no insurance?
• What is a notice of intended prosecution?
• What is careless/inconsiderate driving or causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving?
• What is 'Cash for Crash', how can I avoid becoming a victim and what do I do if it happens to me?
• What is dangerous driving?
• What is the law in relation to using a mobile phone or other hand-held device whilst driving?
• Which station do I have to report a road traffic accident to?