When Darren Boliver punched his so called friend Martin Williams, it had devastating consequences.

Martin Williams who was thought to have stolen £600 from Mr Boliver, suffered blurred vision which has led to him losing his driving licence and a broken vertebrae which could result in him having to move from his third floor home.

Mr Williams who admitted grievous bodily harm was jailed for one year. The judge said “Even if you genuinely believed this man had stolen £600 from you, that had passed and you should not have allowed it to tile you in the way it did.”

Steve young, defending said Boliver was surprised and remorseful at the extent of the injuries he caused.

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Private wheel clamping, immobilising of vehicles and towing will become illegal from 1st October 2012.

New rules announced by the DVLA, makes it illegal to clamp cars without lawful authority and anyone that does faces criminal charges and a fine.

Certain companies have taken clamping to a new level, clamping everyone from the elderly to police officers, even rescue vehicles.

However, police, local authorities, government agencies and other groups such as railway and airport companies will still be able to clamp vehicles that are illegally parked, so this does not mean drivers can begin disobeying the law.

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When we have a new car it feels absolutely wonderful. For some of us, it is a huge achievement and something we are incredibly proud of. We spend many hours in our cars; it takes us to so many places and carries so much of our stuff.

Remember to get to know your car. The indicators may be in a different place to your previous car. Where abouts are your headlights, or your fog lights? Do you know where your hazard lights are? Then there are things like knowing how many miles to the gallon this car uses. Get to know if you need to open the boot via a button on the inside. Do you know where to add your water?

These are all things that you should be familiar with. Knowing your car is important.

Before you buy a car find out how much insurance will cost, can you afford the monthly fees? Go to a showroom and sit in the car, see how it feels. Remember to think about things such as functionality. The car may seem beautiful, but will it still be beautiful after the kid’s muddy football boots have been in car each week?

A driver from Lincoln was pulled over after CCTV footage showed him driving through the centre of Lincoln with only three wheels on his car.

Mr Dickens lost the front wheel after hitting a wall on his way home in the early hours of the morning.

Police stopped Mr Dickens who appeared dazed and who went on to fail a breathalyser test. He later received a 12 month community order and an 18 month driving ban at Lincoln Crown Court, after admitting dangerous driving and driving whilst over the limit.

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Many people do not realise that they can either contribute to either road safety or road danger.

But you can, just by watching the way you drive and being responsible, create a safer environment for everyone. The first thing to do when you get into the car is have the right attitude. When you are angry and frustrated it’s never a good time to drive. Take a few minutes before you get into your car to take a few deep breaths. Release any anger and drive your car when you are more relaxed.

Don’t let other drivers anger you. Unfortunately, there are any number of terrible drivers on the road. Yes, we have all experienced them. They come into your lane without indicating, they speed past you dangerously, and they drive too close behind you.

But no matter how many drivers you get angry at, there is always another 3 more on the road somewhere. The best thing to do is to let them pass by and continue on with your journey safely. We can’t change the way that they drive but we can control how we react to them. So let us all make positive changes.

Roads closed, diversions and congestion but for once we British didn’t seem to moan after Lizzie Armitstead won our first medal of London 2012 in the Olympic women’s cycling road race.

Conditions were poor with rain pouring during most of the race. It started and finished on The Mall, travelling to Box Hill, through Richmond Park and Kingston Town Centre. Lizzie Armitstead said: ‘Thank you, Surrey: The leafy villages of Surrey, south west of London, provided a glorious back drop’.

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Drivers and cyclists driving in the Games Lanes are finding themselves even more confused.

Whilst Transport for London (Tfl) has advised drivers to follow the electronic road sings, other signs appear to display conflicting information. Like on the A40 near Hanger Lane, driver’s viewed a blue sign by the roadside telling them the lanes are now enforced but a matrix sign telling them they could use the lane.

With such a hefty fine, drivers just don’t want to take the risk however, Tfl’s managing director of surface transport said: ‘people accidentally straying into the lanes will not automatically incur a fine.

The lanes are monitored by CCTV cameras and drivers are still being advised to follow electronic message signs which will have the most up-to-date information.

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So we enjoyed the Queen’s Jubliee, did you? It was a spectacular performance. It seemed like the whole of England came alive to honour our Queen B. The likes of Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones and Mr Tom Jones took to the stage to give show stopping performances.

But the celebrations are not over. It is the summer after all. It’s the time when we hit beer gardens and oh yea, that little event called the Olympics is happening too. We all have a lot to celebrate. It is a time to hang out with our friends and loved ones and share these summer memories together.

However, if we are going to celebrate –which we absolutely should – should then we must also be responsible. That means if we are drinking they we should not drive afterwards. Just remember, if you want to have a drink plan it so you don’t have to drive back afterwards. Opt to stay at your friend’s house or take a taxi home. It is never worth the risk.

The government are cracking down on those that use a blue badge in a fraudulent way. They claim that £46 million each year is lost in parking revenue.

More enforcement will be present and the badges are now harder to counterfeit. With the badge displaying a hologram, photo and unique serial number, they are almost impossible to fake.

It is thought that more than 2.5million use the blue badge scheme, so even the eligibility criterion has changed in the last year, with people having to re-apply for their badge.

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When you are driving you need to be comfortable. If you are wearing shoes that aren’t, then you will find driving to be drag. Yes ladies, sometimes the high-heels just don’t work when you are driving. They can be restrictive and cause you to get annoyed, so it’s best to avoid wearing them when behind the wheel. This is something that can be easily done. All you need to do is carry some plimsolls in the car. When it comes to driving just slip into them.

Some have even referred to wearing as, very hazardous. They can give you less control. You need to have a good feel of the pedals when driving, this does not mean drive bare foot though. Plimsolls are a good for driving. We suggest grabbing your self a pair and keeping them in the car so you can easily change in and out of them.

Remember then when driving we have to be as responsible as we possibly can. This comes down to wearing the right pair of shoes so that we have full control over the vehicle.