How mad has the UK gone???
Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:27 pm
Drivers wearing 'three items of clothing' could be fined £5,000 from Sunday
Birmingham Daily Mail
16th November 2024
With icy roads and cold temperatures setting in from Sunday, it's important to remember that wearing the wrong footwear or clothing while driving could impact your ability to safely control your vehicle
Many drivers are unaware of wearing gloves, coats OR scarves could lead to hefty fines and points on your licence. With icy roads and cold temperatures setting in from Sunday, it's important to remember that wearing the wrong footwear or clothing while driving could impact your ability to safely control your vehicle, resulting in tough penalisation from the DVLA.
Liam Barnes, Manager at TopReg , warned: “Winter is a challenging time of the year to be hitting the roads, and this is made even worse if there’s a sudden cold snap like the one we’re expecting this week. During this time, if drivers aren’t careful, it’s easy to make costly mistakes resulting in huge fines and even penalty points on licences.”
He said: "Leaving your winter jacket on while driving is a common mistake during colder months, as chilly mornings and slow-to-warm cars make it tempting to stay bundled up. However, this small action can distract you from the road, potentially resulting in a £100 fine and points on your licence for careless driving if stopped by police.Removing bulky coats, gloves, and scarves before setting off is crucial. While it may feel cold initially, these items can obstruct movement, reduce grip, or impair visibility, increasing the risk of accidents.
Birmingham Daily Mail
16th November 2024
With icy roads and cold temperatures setting in from Sunday, it's important to remember that wearing the wrong footwear or clothing while driving could impact your ability to safely control your vehicle
Many drivers are unaware of wearing gloves, coats OR scarves could lead to hefty fines and points on your licence. With icy roads and cold temperatures setting in from Sunday, it's important to remember that wearing the wrong footwear or clothing while driving could impact your ability to safely control your vehicle, resulting in tough penalisation from the DVLA.
Liam Barnes, Manager at TopReg , warned: “Winter is a challenging time of the year to be hitting the roads, and this is made even worse if there’s a sudden cold snap like the one we’re expecting this week. During this time, if drivers aren’t careful, it’s easy to make costly mistakes resulting in huge fines and even penalty points on licences.”
He said: "Leaving your winter jacket on while driving is a common mistake during colder months, as chilly mornings and slow-to-warm cars make it tempting to stay bundled up. However, this small action can distract you from the road, potentially resulting in a £100 fine and points on your licence for careless driving if stopped by police.Removing bulky coats, gloves, and scarves before setting off is crucial. While it may feel cold initially, these items can obstruct movement, reduce grip, or impair visibility, increasing the risk of accidents.
Re: How mad has the UK gone???
Tue Nov 19, 2024 9:49 pm
Mental place. If I were single I’d have moved out of this country a long time ago.
Re: How mad has the UK gone???
Tue Nov 19, 2024 10:32 pm
This is not a new law.
This has been in place for a long time.
This has been in place for a long time.
Re: How mad has the UK gone???
Tue Nov 19, 2024 10:39 pm
I've seen women wearing flip flops..
People not clearing snow off their cars and driving steamed up cars.
People not clearing snow off their cars and driving steamed up cars.
Re: How mad has the UK gone???
Tue Nov 19, 2024 11:07 pm
Annis this rag continously puts out rubbish like this! You'll be hard to find someone getting points or fine for wearing a scarf while driving? 
Re: How mad has the UK gone???
Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:04 am
pembroke allan wrote:Annis this rag continously puts out rubbish like this! You'll be hard to find someone getting points or fine for wearing a scarf while driving?
To my knowledge Biggles wore a large coat and scarf whilst flying a light aircraft and no-one told him off!
Re: How mad has the UK gone???
Wed Nov 20, 2024 2:16 pm
Tuna Pasta Bake wrote:pembroke allan wrote:Annis this rag continously puts out rubbish like this! You'll be hard to find someone getting points or fine for wearing a scarf while driving?
To my knowledge Biggles wore a large coat and scarf whilst flying a light aircraft and no-one told him off!
Very true most of us wear or do something not supose to when driving .... even coppers do so .. mind you councils catching the bug and charging people for everything they can next it will be just for living?
