{"id":119709,"date":"2023-10-27T03:49:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T03:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/?p=119709"},"modified":"2023-10-27T03:49:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T03:49:09","slug":"drivers-risk-5000-fine-this-weekend-for-breaking-little-known-clothing-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/auto-news\/drivers-risk-5000-fine-this-weekend-for-breaking-little-known-clothing-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers risk \u00a35,000 fine this weekend for breaking little-known clothing rule"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Motorists attending Halloween parties this weekend could be caught out by a little-known costume driving law likely to cause havoc.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Experts at LeaseCar have raised awareness of Rule 97 of the Highway Code which has clear guidelines on clothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The law means wearing extravagant costumes behind the wheel could be against the rules with road users likely to be handed a ghoulish fine.<\/p>\n

Tim Alcock, spokesperson for LeaseCar said: \u201cWhen behind the wheel, it is important drivers have full control and concentration to ensure the safety of themselves and other road users.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cLots of people enjoy getting into the spirit of Halloween by dressing up and decorating, but this can have a serious impact on driving abilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cUnder the Highway Code, those celebrating must make sure their clothing and footwear don\u2019t prevent them from efficiently driving.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cTo avoid risking a hefty fine, drivers should be extremely cautious and avoid getting in the spooky spirit until safely parked.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rule 97 of the Highway Code clearly states that drivers \u201cshould ensure that clothes and footwear do not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner\u201d.<\/p>\n

It means blood-curdling costumes involving long items such as bedsheets for ghosts or capes for witches and wizards could catch motorists out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If a costume is found to be the cause of horrific driving, motorists could be summoned to court and charged for careless driving.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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