Drivers splashing pedestrians face £5,000 fines and licence points

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 13:19 · Archive

UK drivers who splash pedestrians with water could face £5,000 fines and penalty points on their licences.

UK drivers who splash pedestrians by driving through puddles could face £5,000 fines and penalty points on their licences. The warning has been issued as wet October weather arrives across the country, with rainfall set to intensify through the coming months.

The penalty can be imposed under driving laws relating to dangerous or careless driving. Drivers are advised to take care when driving near pavements during wet conditions to avoid soaking pedestrians.

How it is being reported

• UK drivers splashing pedestrians could face £5,000 fines and licence pointsThe warning comes as wet October weather arrives across the UK, with rainfall set to intensify through November and December.Oxfordshire Guardian · 7 Oct, 12:40
• UK drivers splashing pedestrians could face £5,000 fines and licence pointsThe warning comes as wet October weather arrives across the UK, with rainfall set to intensify through November and December.Oxford Mail · 7 Oct, 12:40

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