UK drivers warned of £1,000 fines for winter clothes
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 06:02 · Archive
UK drivers could face fines of up to £1,000 for wearing bulky winter clothes that restrict vehicle control.
UK drivers have been warned that wearing bulky winter clothes while driving could result in fines of up to £1,000. Wearing items such as coats, gloves and scarves can hamper vehicle control and land motorists in trouble with the law.
Rule 97 of the Highway Code states that drivers must have 'footwear and clothing which does not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner'. Motoring specialists have found many drivers are unaware of these rules. The Road Traffic Act warns that anything obstructing a driver's vision could be considered a hazard.
Motoring experts have cautioned that gloves can reduce grip on the steering wheel or gear stick. Scarves, hats and puffy coats can obstruct a driver's line of sight and restrict head movement when checking mirrors or blind spots. Clare Freemantle, Sales and Marketing Director at Harwoods Group, said: 'As the temperatures get cooler, drivers are unintentionally opening themselves up to breaking the law. Gloves, while keeping your hands toasty, can loosen your grip on the steering wheel.'
How it is being reported
- UK drivers warned they face £1,000 fines for wearing winter clothesDrivers in the UK have been warned that wearing winter clothes such as coats, gloves, and scarves behind the wheel could result in fines of up to £1,000.Malvern Gazette · 25 Oct, 05:05
- UK drivers warned they face £1,000 fines for wearing winter clothesDrivers in the UK have been warned that wearing winter clothes such as coats, gloves, and scarves behind the wheel could result in fines of up to £1,000.Worcester News · 25 Oct, 05:05
In this story: UK · Highway Code · Road Traffic Act · Clare Freemantle · Harwoods Group
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