Short messages on UK Law from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Contracts are legally-binding agreements, meaning that you must fulfil the terms of the contract otherwise legal action may be taken against you.
Drink driving carries penalties of 6 months imprisonment, a £5000 fine and a 3-year driving ban. Killing someone through careless driving is 14 years imprisonment.
The average length of jailtime for possession of a knife is 7 months. If carried in public, you face 2 years imprisonment and a £5,000 fine.
Front and rear lights are required by law if you are cycling at night. More importantly, cycling at night with no lights makes you invisible to cars, greatly increasing the risk of collision.