News Published on : 07-Mar-2022 17:38:35

New research from car finance experts Zuto has revealed three driving offences that could land you a £ 5 000 fine. Splashing pedestrians According to the Road Traffic Act 1988 in reference to careless and inconsiderate driving the law states: If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place he is guilty of an offence. This means that speeding up through a puddle at the side of the road to splash an unsuspecting pedestrian is actually illegal and can land you a fine of up to £ 5 000! The best way to avoid this is to either slow down when going through the puddle (if safe to do so) to minimise the impact or to go around the puddle and avoid it completely (again only if safe to do so). Letting your dog stick its head out of the window Rule 57 of the Highway Code states that: When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you or themselves if you stop quickly. A seat belt harness pet carrier dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars. So although the image of a dog with his head out the window with its tongue out and its ears fluttering in the wind is a very enjoyable one it can actually put you in the doghouse with the law and result in a fine of up to £ 5 000. To stay safe while driving and avoid the hefty fine ensure your dog (or any other pet) is restrained appropriately so it doesn t distract you or hurt you or itself if you suddenly come to a stop. Driving in flip-flops or high heels Under Rule 97 of the Highway Code drivers are advised they must have footwear and clothing which does not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner. Therefore if you re wearing flip-flops high heels or any other unsecured footwear that could affect the way you drive you could be deemed to be breaking the law and receive a fine of up to £ 5 000. The best way to get around this problem is to keep an extra pair of old trainers or flat shoes in your car to put on while you re driving!