Driver warning as simple errors could result in fines of up to £2,500 during summer wedding season
CAR experts have warned drivers about simple errors that could result in fines of up to £2,500 during this summer’s wedding season.
Many Brits will be travelling across the country during the coming summer months to attend marriage celebrations, or perhaps to even get married themselves.
And while driving might be the last thing on wedding-goers’ minds, some innocent driving mistakes could ruin the celebration.
With this in mind, car experts at Compare the Market have come up with a list of driving do’s and don’ts to help newlyweds and wedding guests avoid hefty fines.
Drivers could face fines of up to £1,000 if their outfit or shoes restrict control of the car
Drivers should be careful of wearing any restrictive wedding outfit attire while heading to the venue.
If high heels, long dresses, or tight-fitting clothing prevent the driver from using the vehicle’s controls in the correct manner, they could face fines of £1,000, plus 3 penalty points on their licence.
Not wearing a seatbelt could land drivers with a fine of £500
The Highway Code states that every person in the car must be wearing a seatbelt, so while a bride might be tempted to forgo a seatbelt to protect a particularly bulky dress, they could be at risk of a £500 fine.
Using a horn in celebration could result in a fine of up to £1,000
The Highway Code states that your horn can only be used while the vehicle is moving and then only to warn other road users of a driver’s presence.
So if drivers are found to be honking their horn without good reason, even in celebration of the newlyweds, they may find themselves with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £30 – which could rise to as much as £1,000 if disputed.
Drivers are warned that wedding decorations on cars could lead to fines of £2,500
Although many weddings see vehicles decorated with signs, cans, and bunting, doing so could lead to a fine.
If the decorations obscure the driver’s view of the road, they could be looking at a fine of £1,000, plus 3 penalty points.
And if they are deemed to be driving the vehicle in a dangerous condition, the fine given could be up to £2,500.
Drinking and driving this wedding season could land drivers with an unlimited fine
Although weddings are an occasion for a celebratory drink, drivers should never get behind the wheel if they’re over the legal limit.
If caught drink driving, drivers could face up to six months imprisonment, an unlimited fine, and a driving ban of at least one year.
This comes after a car warned drivers that their summer wardrobe could cost them a £5,000 fine.
Plus, drivers were warned that they could face a £100 fine for wearing the wrong shoes behind the wheel.