Drivers warned of £1,000 fine for Halloween masks at wheel

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 15:18 · Archive

Drivers could face a £1,000 court fine and three penalty points if a Halloween mask obstructs their view or control of the vehicle.

Motorists have been warned they could face a court fine of up to £1,000 and three penalty points if a Halloween mask prevents them from maintaining proper control of their vehicle or having a full view of the road and traffic ahead. GM Rides has advised drivers to remove restrictive masks and check costumes before driving to Halloween parties, even on short journeys.

Majid Ismailzada, marketing director at GM Rides, said: 'A mask might let you see straight ahead while making it much harder to check your mirrors or look over your shoulder. That matters when you are pulling away, turning at a junction or looking for someone crossing between parked cars.' He advised drivers to remove anything that restricts their view or movement before setting off and to put the mask on once parked safely at their destination.

Wearing fancy dress is not an offence in itself, but drivers must still comply with rules about control and visibility. Rule 97 of the Highway Code states that clothing and footwear should not prevent the use of vehicle controls. GM Rides recommends checking masks or headwear, oversized shoes, trailing fabric, gloves or handheld props, and anything that interferes with seat belt use before driving.

How it is being reported

• Drivers could face £1,000 fine and penalty points this HalloweenDrivers have been warned over the possibility of a £1,000 fine and penalty points this Halloween.Colchester Gazette · 30 Oct, 13:19
• Drivers could face £1,000 fine and penalty points this HalloweenDrivers have been warned over the possibility of a £1,000 fine and penalty points this Halloween.Echo (Basildon) · 30 Oct, 13:19
• Drivers could face £1,000 fine and penalty points this HalloweenDrivers have been warned over the possibility of a £1,000 fine and penalty points this Halloween.Brentwood Guardian · 30 Oct, 13:19

In this story: GM Rides · Majid Ismailzada · Highway Code

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