Matt Hancock says the Government could review ALL penalty fines issued to families caught travelling ‘for childcare reasons’ during the lockdown after Dominic Cummings journey as vicar demanded answers in daily press conference The Health Secretary suggested penalties could be reviewed by the Treasury Cummings had justified the March 27 journey on childcare grounds Martin … Read more
Outback pub that issued FINES to anyone talking about coronavirus raises hundreds of dollars for a very good cause Marree Hotel in South Australia, shared a picture of a donation tin in March The tin encouraged people to stop talking about COVID-19 – or face a $2 fine Establishment has raised $502 to be gifted … Read more
Headteachers have asked the government to clarify whether they will have to fine parents who refuse to return their children to school after the coronavirus lockdown is eased. More than 1.7 million pupils who are vulnerable, or whose parents are key workers, may be asked to return to school as early as next week, while … Read more
Police have handed out more than 9,000 fines to people in England and Wales for flouting the new coronavirus lockdown laws – including 397 repeat offenders, it was revealed today. One so-called ‘covidiot’ has been given six fixed penalty notices in the past month after refusing to comply with the rules to stop the spread of … Read more
Motorists using quieter roads as their personal race track have been warned the financial implications of being caught go further than just fines. Police forces across the country have reported many cases of dangerous driving in the last six weeks, with some cases of individuals being clocked at speeds in excess of 150mph due to … Read more
Beijing bans ‘uncivilised’ behaviour to improve public hygiene: Fines to be issued if people don’t cover mouth when coughing or sneezing The laws claim to promote ‘civilised behaviour’ and relate to combating the virus Dissenters face fines for offences such as not wearing a mask in public when ill The new laws also require that … Read more
The bus lane bandits! More than 80% of fines for driving in bus lanes are overturned on appeal as councils are accused of turning roads into ‘money-making traps’ Figures show up to 86% of fines for driving in bus lanes are overturned on appeal In Doncaster 526 of 658 drivers who appealed were let off in … Read more
Parent fines for taking children on holiday during school time shot up by almost 30% last year, figures reveal Number of parents fined for taking children away during term time rises by 28% A total of 333,400 fines were issued in the 2018-19 academic year The vast majority were handed out because of unauthorised holidays … Read more
Home Office reveals new powers to tackle people flouting the coronavirus lockdown Up to two years in prison if you cough deliberately on someone after spate of attacks on police and emergency service workers People who continue to flout coronavirus lockdown rules will be breaking the law and can be arrested as part of new … Read more
BMW driver who racked up speeding fines of more than £15,000 and 150 penalty points is banned from the roads for 30 months Marius Balan’s BMW caught 30 times by speed cameras on same stretch of road Police notices were sent asking him to identify driver but Balan, 25, did not reply Was given 6 … Read more