Know the Law

If you get caught breaking the law behind the wheel, you face a range of possible fines – from £60 for speeding, up to £5,000 for the offence of ‘dangerous driving’. If you cause a death on the road, the fine for causing ‘death by dangerous driving’ is unlimited.

Driving laws exist for a reason. Click on the links to your left for more information.

Speed Limits: Speed limits in the UK vary according to the type of vehicle and type of road driven. Driving just a few miles over the posted limit does make a difference, and could mean the difference between life and death.

Alcohol: Nearly one in six of all deaths on the road involve drivers who are over the legal limit.

Mobile Phones: While driving, you will be breaking the law if you pick up or use any type of phone that is, or must be, held to operate it.

Stopping Distances: Naturally, stopping distances will vary according to weather conditions, and some cars may perform in different ways.

Drug driving: Many people think that if they drive under the influence of drugs a vehicle search and a potential charge of possession is all they have to be worried about.

Seatbelts: Seat belt wearing saves over 2,000 lives every year.

Child Seats: The safest way for children to travel in cars is in a child seat that is suitable for their weight and size.

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