Royals seek damages of €1.5 million
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are seeking “significant” fines over the publication of topless photos >> Page 8 November 2016 - Issue #85
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Cross-border fines for UK drivers Drivers of cars carrying British number plates will now be automatically fined for traffic violations in France, after the UK finally complies with EU legislation.
but the UK, Ireland and Denmark initially refused to sign up and were given a further two years to comply. An estimated half a million British motorists are flashed by speed cameras in France each year. Until now, French police were not able to collect camera fines, although they do impose on-the-spot penalties if they stop British motorists who are speeding. Although the new rules have come into force, the UK may opt to back out of the agreement once Brexit negotiations are complete. “While the UK is still a member of the EU, we are obliged to bring in rules on cross-border enforcement,” the Department of
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ritish holidaymakers - and expats driving on UK plates will now have to pay extra attention on the roads in France as a system to implement cross-border speeding fines finally came into force on 7th May. UK drivers across much of the EU could now be charged with fines of up to €750 as local authorities gain access to information from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The cross-border measures, which include fines for offences such as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and using a mobile phone while driving, had already been introduced across most of the EU in 2015,
Major Champagne producer plants vines in UK - page 10
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