Drivers unaware they could be slapped with £5,000 fine for wet weather mistake

UK mobile phone driving laws explained by the RAC One-third of British drivers are not aware they could break driving laws for splashing drivers in wet weather, according to new research. A staggering 30 percent of road users didn’t understand they could be hit with fees for breaking the rules. Driving into puddles near spectators is likely to breach Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The rule claims motorists are guilty of an offence by driving ‘without due care and attention’ or ‘without reasonable consideration for other persons’. Andrew Jervis, co-founder of ClickMechanic explained: ‘We wanted to understand if motorists were confident when it came to understanding driving laws and our findings show some people could be breaking the rules without realising. READ MORE Drivers may be fined by breaching little-known parking rule Drivers could be penalised for breaking a wet weather driving law ‘Every UK motorist should know the ins and outs of the law. While some rules aren’t as obvious, the general guidance is clear – drive sensibly, with consideration for others and to the road conditions at all times.’ Motorists who are caught by the police are likely to be slapped with a £100 fixed penalty notice and three points on their driving licence. However, in some circumstances, motorists could be hit with severe sanctions including heavy fines. Charges could even rise to £5,000 if a case ends up in front of a court. This is likely if a road user’s behaviour behind the wheel amounts to a ‘clear act of incompetence, selfishness, impatience, and aggressiveness’. Data from USwitch has previously revealed one in 18 drivers across the UK admit to intentionally soaking a pedestrian. driving law Drivers could be hit with a £5,000 fine for splashing others SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info They claim younger drivers aged between 17 and 24 are the most likely to break the law with 32 percent previously soaking others. One in 10 even suggested they did it intentionally putting youngsters at risk of being caught out. This is a stark comparison to older drivers with 51 percent of over 55s avoiding puddles compared to just 25 percent of those under the age of 24. RAC road spokesman Pete Williams has waned drivers were unlikely to be issued the maximum £5,000. Trending