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Who can vote?

You can vote if you are 18 or over, a UK, Republic of Ireland or qualifying Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of a European Union country living in the UK or a citizen of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or a British Overseas Territory living in the UK.

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Is it illegal to post offensive comments online?

In the United Kingdom, contributions made to the Internet are covered by the Communications Act 2003. Sending messages which are “grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character” is an offense whether they are received by the intended recipient or not.

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Read more about the article Your responsibitlity: dogs
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Your responsibitlity: dogs

You are legally responsible for your dog. The Animal Welfare Act 2006 ensures you take care of it, and a number of other laws ensure you keep it under proper control.

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Read more about the article What are the consequences of dog fouling?
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What are the consequences of dog fouling?

It is the responsibility of the dog owner or the person in charge of the dog to clear up any dog foul left by their dog. If you fail to clean up after your dog you can be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice, or if the case goes to court a fine of up to £1,000.

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Read more about the article What is the penalty for incorrectly displayed number plates?
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What is the penalty for incorrectly displayed number plates?

Car number plates should: be made of a reflective material, display black letters on a white background (front plate) and display black characters on a yellow background (rear plate). Failure to display licence plates correctly can result in up to a £1000 fine, and your vehicle will fail its MOT test.

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What happens if I don’t make a SORN or buy road tax?

If you don’t make a SORN or tax your vehicle you could be stopped by the police. Your vehicle could be clamped by one of DVLA’s wheelclamping partners. You’ll need to pay to have your vehicle released as well as producing a valid tax disc or a surety fee if no disc is available. If you fail to pay, your vehicle will be impounded, incurring storage charges. If you don’t pay the release or storage fees, your vehicle could be crushed or sold.

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What happens if I drive without road tax?

If you are found to have failed to purchase or renew a road tax disc, you will be fined £80. Failure to pay this can result in a County Court Judgement, or having your vehicle clamped. It is difficult to escape paying road tax, as the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency (DVLA) runs monthly computer checks.

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Read more about the article What happens if I drive without a valid MOT?
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What happens if I drive without a valid MOT?

If your vehicle is at least three years old, it needs to pass an MOT test before it can be considered roadworthy. Driving a vehicle that has not successfully passed an MOT test is an offence and can land you with a £1000 fine. Driving without a valid MOT invalidates the insurance and if you were involved in an accident you would not be covered.

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