Motorists to be slapped with on-the-spot £200 fine and licence points for breaking driving laws this Autumn
Drivers can be fined for using stickers incorrectly
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Drivers could be issued an immediate £200 fine and three penalty points this Autumn for breaking crucial driving rules.
Experts have warned drivers against decorating their cars for Halloween as it could see them slapped with an instant fine.
Swansway Motor Group detailed how placing a mask on a passenger seat could lead to an on-the-spot fine of £200 and three penalty points for distracted driving or failing to drive with due care and attention.
Under UK law it details: "The offence of driving without due care and attention (careless driving) is committed when your driving falls below the minimum standard expected of a competent and careful driver and includes driving without reasonable consideration for other road users."
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Drivers who break the rules can be fined by Police forcesGETTYA spokesman from Swansway Motor Group explained: "It’s great to see people getting into the Halloween spirit, but drivers need to be aware that certain decorations can pose serious risks on the road.
"Even something as simple as spider web decorations on the dashboard or stickers on the rear windscreen could obstruct your view, leading to fines of up to £1,000."
The group emphasised that safety should always come first when decorating vehicles with the DVLA issuing clear instructions on what is allowed.
"Any object that blocks your view or distracts you while driving can result in dangerous situations. The DVLA states that anything that obscures the driver’s vision must be removed immediately in the interest of road safety," the spokesperson added.
The warning also extends to drivers taking photos of Halloween displays while behind the wheel.
The expert added: "It’s tempting to capture pictures of other people's Halloween car decorations but remember that holding your phone while driving is illegal.
"If caught, drivers can face a £200 fine and six points on their licence, which could be especially damaging for those who passed their test in the last two years. Decorations are fun, but make sure they don’t interfere with your driving. Always prioritise safety on the road."
Other fines include using stickers incorrectly. They can be used to warn other motorists driving behind them, to show pride in their favourite sports team or to get into the festive spirit but only when placed correctly.
They can be placed through magnetic signs and stickers can be attached to the boot of a car near a registration plate or on the windscreen.
Car expert Darren Miller from BigWantsYourCar.com said: "If the police think a sticker is blocking your view, they can fine you £100 immediately." Miller stated that this fee could increase to up to £1,000 with drivers also risking three points on their licence if they end up in court.
In more serious situations, drivers could be charged with dangerous driving, which might mean a fine of up to £5,000.
Regulation 30 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 requires every motor vehicle to be designed and constructed so the driver "can at all times have a full view of the road and traffic ahead of the motor vehicle".
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Dangerous driving can result in a fine of up to £5,000
GETTYThe regulation dictates: "All glass or other transparent material fitted to a motor vehicle shall be maintained in such condition that it does not obscure the vision of the driver while the vehicle is being driven on a road.
"In practice, the annual test will check that items placed in or stuck to the windscreen or surface damage, cracks or discolouration in the windscreen do not seriously obscure the vision of the driver."