Wheatley's Road Traffic Law in Scotland


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Wheatley's Road Traffic Law in Scotland is a highly regarded source of reference for all those involved in the detection and prosecution of road traffic offences with all the relevant law and authority presented in a clear and accessible style. The sixth edition of this authoritative text has been updated to reflect the many legislative changes brought into force since the Road Safety Act 2006. This edition updates case law and takes account of the focused priorities of Police Scotland and guidance by the Lord Advocate on matters such as careless driving. Consideration is also given to statutory changes given further devolution of power under the Scotland Act 2012.







Top 10 Scotland


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Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK Top 10 Scotland uses exciting photography and excellent cartography to provide a reliable and useful travel companion. Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies, The DK Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip.




Roads in Scotland


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Health in Scotland


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Road casualties Great Britain 2006


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This annual report 2006 provides detailed analyses of road casualties and reports on trends in relation to casualty reduction targets. It presents statistics collected to an agreed national standard about personal injury road accidents and their consequent casualties. These statistics are used to inform public debate on matters of road safety and to provide both a local and national perspective for road safety problems and their remedies. In addition to the detailed statistical tables, the publication also includes six articles: review of progress towards the 2010 casually reduction targets; a valuation of accident, casualty costs and insurance claims data; drinking and driving; contributory factors to road accidents; hit and run accidents; the use of hospital data on road accidents.







Highway Meteorology


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Describes how to keep roads safe in bad weather using such new technologies as ice detection systems, thermal mapping, and weather radar. Also considers taking weather into account when routing new roads. For both highway engineers and meteorologists, cites examples mostly from Great Britain. Distributed in the US by VNR. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR