New changes to the Highway Code will be impacting all drivers this weekend with a raft of new rules to be aware of. The guide is a set of rules that are mandatory for all motorists on UK roads and is designed to keep everyone safe, from cyclists to pedestrians.The government's Department for Transport’s new system will become law on January 29 and has the potential to impact people in a number of ways.
With this in mind, car finance experts CarMoney are warning motorists to be mindful of an everyday driving habit that may come with an unexpected fine.
One Highway Code rule impacts drivers making a common mistake at traffic lights. The simple mistake of stopping beyond the Advanced Stop Lines (ASL) could land drivers with a £100 fine plus three penalty points on their licence.The white line box indicates a reserved space for cyclists to be visible and ahead of cars and motorcycles, but many motorists creep into this box, risking a fine.To avoid this, be mindful of stopping at a red light behind the first white line and giving space to cyclists in front.Throwing a cigarette out of a car window could also land you a £100 fine.Whether the car is moving or not, the “incorrect disposal of a cigarette” out of the window is classed as littering and may come with a fixed penalty notice of £50-100 for caught offenders.While smoking and driving is not an offence in itself if in a vehicle with passengers over the age of 18, the fine was introduced to curb the negative impact of cigarette butts on the environment and to be in line with current littering laws.Having a dirty number plate can also land you with a £1,000 fine - and it's easily done, especially in the winter months with dirt build-up from wet roads.Having an
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