Tag: highway code
Drivers risk £5,000 fine for splashing pedestrians with puddles in wet weather
Motorists could face a fine of up to £5,000 for splashing pedestrians with puddles, as it is considered driving "without reasonable consideration"
Drivers risk £1,000 fine for 'opening car door' due to road law
Drivers may be fined up to £1,000 for making a major mistake when opening their car door and exiting their vehicle this Autumn.
DVSA issues alert to drivers on rules for overtaking cyclists
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a warning for drivers to take extra care when overtaking cyclists.
Drivers warned to be super cautious about 1 thing at 6pm in October
Drivers could be caught out by a serious problem when travelling on the roads at this time of day.
Drivers hit with £2,500 fine for parking at night rule
Drivers could be slapped with hefty fines for breaking a little-known but easily forgotten parking rule this autumn and winter.
Drivers risk £2,500 fine for parking on their own street due to little-known rule
Drivers could be caught out and slapped with hefty fines for breaking a little-known road rule when parking their vehicles.
Flashing your headlights for this common reason could land you with a fine, rules state
There are a set list of situations in which motorists should flash their headlights, and many are unaware that they could be breaking an important driving rule
Car feature that could stop you being part of '9 out of 10' road deaths
The chances of being involved in a serious accident on the road can increase significantly when conditions are wet
Caravan owners risk driving ban for breaking lesser known speed limit rule
If you're not used to towing your caravan, you may not be aware of the fact that your car is subject to different rules
Drivers warned they could face £5,000 fine for wearing one thing behind the wheel
The simple mistake could result in a £100 fine and three penalty points, or as much as £5,000 and nine points in serious cases.
Motorists at risk of £80 fine over little-known rule affecting petrol and diesel drivers
Motorists could be hit with an £80 fine for breaking a simple rule while behind the wheel of their petrol and diesel vehicle.
Four circumstances where you can legally use phone while behind the wheel
The Highway Code has a number of rules when it comes to using a mobile phone while driving - but there are a few exceptions that could save you from a fine
Anyone with a car urged to make 1 simple air con change now or face fine up to £1,000
Drivers have been told to make at least one adjustment to their car air conditioning units, with road users at risk of penalties.
Drivers face £1,000 fines due to leaves on windscreen
Experts issued the warning, urging drivers to clear their cars to save themselves from financial stress.
DVSA issues alert to drivers who break down suddenly on motorway
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a warning to drivers who break down on the motorway and can't reach a hard shoulder