DRIVING VIOLATIONS

You Didn't Know Could Cost You Your Licence

Could you be making mistakes that can result in a fine or being banned? Are you fully aware of everything that's against the law while on the road? Let's find out.

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Have you ever driven through a puddle and splashed a pedestrian?

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The Law

Driving through a puddle to splash pedestrians is a criminal offense classified as driving without reasonable consideration for other persons. You can find more examples of quirky driving laws and their consequences to the driver in the spreadsheet.

Has your licence plate ever been so filthy it is illegible?

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The Law

Obscuring or allowing a registration mark to be not easily distinguishable is a specific offence under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994.

Have you ever been to a drive through and paid using your mobile phone while the engine was still running?

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The Law

Under the new phone driving laws, you could land yourself a maximum £1,000 fine and six penalty points on your licence if you so much as touch your phone while driving on a road. To prevent this, your car’s engine must be switched off with the handbrake on.

Have you ever driven with snow on the roof of your car?

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The Law

There is no specific law that says it’s illegal to drive with snow on your roof. However, if the snow falls onto your windscreen while driving or flies onto another car, then you could be penalised for 'driving without due consideration' or 'using a motor vehicle in a dangerous condition'.

Have you ever let your pet roam freely in the car, even if it’s on your or a passenger’s lap?

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The Law

The Highway Code clearly states that any animals must be suitably restrained while driving. Being distracted while driving could land you with a fine of £100 on the spot fine and three penalty points, which can increase to a £5,000 and nine penalty points, if your case goes to court. You could also end up invalidating your insurance.

Have you ever held a SAT NAV or Mobile Phone (using the SAT NAV functionality) while driving or placed it on something where it wasn’t securely fastened down?

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The Law

From 1 March 2017, if you are caught using a hand-held mobile phone, or using devices like your sat nav while driving, you could receive a penalty of 6 points and a £200 fine, which will increase to a maximum fine of £1,000 if it goes to court. You could also be disqualified from driving!.

How you ever flashed your lights at on-coming traffic to warn them of a speed trap further down the road?

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The Law

Flashing your headlights to warn of a police speed check or speed camera would be in breach of Rule 110 and 111 of the Code. Section 89 of the Police Act 1996 says that it is an offence to 'wilfully obstruct a constable in the execution of his/her duty'.

Driving laws are important, not knowing them could cost you more than you think!

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