Since 1 January 2003...
Since 1 January 2003, all plate suppliers should check every customer"s personal ID and ensure they own the vehicle they"re buying for. The rules were introduced to make it harder for crooks to create new identities for stolen cars - known as cloning. But shockingly, seven out of the eight Internet-based firms we contacted and ordered number plates from sold us a set without asking to see any of the relevant documentation.
Car accident victims...
Car accident victims can now get expert medical advice on how to cope with whiplash injuries, thanks to a new Government booklet. And no - it doesn"t suggest consulting a "No win, no fee" solicitor!
The booklet gives advice on easing whiplash-related injuries, and how to avoid turning minor neck problems into something more serious. The booklet is available from most doctors free of charge, or can be ordered online from www.tso.co.uk/bookshop, or by phone on 0870 243 0123.