Other reasons the lawyer has given include stars being forced to break the speed limits to escape chasing paparazzi and needing to keep their licences because of family commitments. He is also known for his in-depth knowledge of motoring law and has helped clients avoid prosecution or charges based on technical errors such as spelling mistakes.
Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes escaped a prosecution for an offence due to Mr Freeman pointing out there were spelling errors on the letter summoning him to court and letters were sent out to a "Mr Ran Flenns". Former cricketer Andrew Flintoff was caught on camera in doing 87mph in a temporary 50mph zone but Mr Freeman pointed out that the prosecution notice was sent two days later than the law allows. Watch Live. David Beckham avoids speeding prosecution after lawyer 'Mr Loophole' finds technicality The retired footballer posts a selfie stuck in traffic as his lawyer Nick Freeman fights his case in court.
Fill 2 Copy 11 Created with Sketch. Friday 28 September , UK. Why you can trust Sky News. So even if ther's no one around — should your phone ring or you want to make a call, either do it on hands free or pull in, switch the engine off and take the keys out of the ignition before doing so.
Otherwise you risk at least six points and a fine. Motorists need to be more aware of pedestrians than ever before. Take extra precautions with pedestrians.
If you have coronavirus symptoms, definitely don't drive as it can affect your ability at the wheel. Anyone with coronavirus symptoms must stay at home for seven days. If you are self-medicating for such symptoms and get in your car not only are you ignoring guidelines. Going out for a drive on your own doesn't cut it as self-isolation and can be punished. Nick explains from a legal perspective: 'If you have symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has then the advice is to stay at home.
Doing otherwise could net you a potential financial penalty. So your insurance could be void. Small print on warranties is important if you can't get your car serviced right now. Read any small print relating to your car's warranty or service obligations as you may need to do this by a certain date. Some links in this article may be affiliate links.
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Stairways to heaven! Mr Loophole's coronavirus road traffic charter 1. Driving during the lockdown could invalidate insurance Car journeys are currently limited to essential travel. MOT exemption means you're responsible for you car's safety - and should tell your insurer if a test has been delayed by 6 months MOT tests due from 30 March have been extended by six month, However, just because the government has given motorists a six month sabbatical on their MOT, a driver is still liable if they have an accident caused by the defective state of their car.
Be aware that cyclists will be further in the road to social distance Cyclists are obligated to social distance from each other and other pedestrians. Speed cameras can still catch you Speed cameras are still operational even if there's a paucity of drivers on the road.
Be aware of the speed limit as the likelihood of a speed awareness course instead of points is unlikely With most speed awareness courses suspended you are more likely to get points and a fine if you are flashed for speeding.
Road laws continue to apply Nick says: 'All road traffic laws are still intact. Motorists need to be more aware of pedestrians than ever before Take extra precautions with pedestrians. If you have coronavirus symptoms, definitely don't drive as it can affect your ability at the wheel Anyone with coronavirus symptoms must stay at home for seven days. Small print on warranties is important if you can't get your car serviced right now Read any small print relating to your car's warranty or service obligations as you may need to do this by a certain date 'It could affect your warranty.
Car insurance. In , Ronnie O'Sullivan found himself in a world of potential trouble after failing to provide a urine sample when suspected of drink-driving in east London. But he was cleared of any crime after Mr Freeman, who lives in a Cheshire mansion, argued the snooker superstar's depression had prevented him from peeing on demand. It's not just Becks who escaped a speeding conviction because paperwork apparently arrived too late.
It seems, improbably enough, this practical oversight has occurred numerous times to celebrities being represented by Mr Freeman. Cricketer Andrew Flintoff - who was caught doing 87 mph in a temporary zone on the M60 - and Van Morrison 36 mph in a 30 in Avon are both among those who benefited from prosecutors somehow failing to post papers within the statutory time limit of two weeks.
Becks again! In , Golden Balls was banned from driving his Ferrari after being caught whipping down the A34 near Cheadle at 74 mph - 24 mph above the limit. But the conviction was later overturned after Mr Freeman argued the then Man Utd star was simply attempting to escape newspaper photographers who had been snapping him outside his home - 10 miles away. Former Eastenders star Dean Gaffney was looking at potential prison time after being caught travelling at mph down the M40 in Fortunately for him, a police officer failed to turn up to court, allowing Mr Freeman to successfully argue the case should be dropped.
Neither, indeed, could road safety campaigners. But the conviction was overturned after Mr Freeman - who has actually trademarked the Mr Loophole nickname — got involved. He found the speed gun operator had also trained the device on joggers, which is against the rules for operating such equipment.
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