Dan Elsom

Aug 19, 2024 | thesun.ie | Dan Elsom |Lauren Windle |Charlotte Everett

HOT weather poses a real threat to pets if they are left trapped in vehicles, especially if the windows are shut. Here's our guide to the law in the UK and what you should do if you see an animal trapped in a car suffering. Is it illegal to leave a dog in a hot car? According to the RSPCA, Britons could end up with a criminal record if something happens to their dog after it's left alone in a car.

Dec 3, 2023 | thesun.co.uk | Laura Donaldson |Josie Griffiths |Daniel Nuttman |Dan Elsom

TRYING to find a parking spot can be a stressful experience for some, especially in crowded residential areas where there are often many people fighting to get the last space after a long day at work. It may be frustrating if somebody parks in a spot near - or in front of - your home preventing you from leaving your car there, but there are actually some instances where this is perfectly ok in the eyes of the law.

Aug 23, 2023 | the-sun.com | Dan Elsom |Chloe Stratton

AS we drive along in our cars, we often switch on our radios or use Spotify to blast out some tunes. But if your radio isn't working or your phone isn't connecting to your car, you may be tempted to plug in your headphones but is it legal - we explain. Is it illegal to drive with headphones on? There is no specific law that states you can't wear headphones whilst driving. However, your headphones prove to be distracting, you can be penalised.