Laws that all drivers should know
The legal drink drive limit
I for one believe that if you intend to drive then you should not drink at all as alcohol has different effects on different people. However, not everyone knows what the actual limit is. It is hard to say what it is in units or amount of drink because it is measured in the breath and the blood. If someone is caught with over 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, or 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres. Know your limits drivers. If you feel tipsy, put the keys away and call a taxi.
Middle lane hogging
In 2015 a van driver became the first person to be prosecuted for hogging the middle lane. It is actually against the law to do so and you could end up with a fine and three points on your license if you are prosecuted.
Car tax
With the scrapping of the paper tax disc came a new law. Did you know it is illegal to sell a vehicle with its car tax? When a car is sold, the tax has to be cancelled and the new owner has to tax the car from scratch. Anyone who fails to tell the DVLA they have sold their car can end up with a nasty £1,000 fine.
Now for some strange laws
Did you know if you drive in the United Arab Emirates, the right of way is always given to camels? You better watch out for road rage as well as even a hand gesture could result in a fine.
If you drive barefoot in Germany, you could lose your insurance coverage! (It is illegal to drive barefoot in the UK)
Fancy going on a road trip to Italy with your pet pooch? Make sure they are wearing a seatbelt!
I for one believe that if you intend to drive then you should not drink at all as alcohol has different effects on different people. However, not everyone knows what the actual limit is. It is hard to say what it is in units or amount of drink because it is measured in the breath and the blood. If someone is caught with over 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, or 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres. Know your limits drivers. If you feel tipsy, put the keys away and call a taxi.
Middle lane hogging
In 2015 a van driver became the first person to be prosecuted for hogging the middle lane. It is actually against the law to do so and you could end up with a fine and three points on your license if you are prosecuted.
Car tax
With the scrapping of the paper tax disc came a new law. Did you know it is illegal to sell a vehicle with its car tax? When a car is sold, the tax has to be cancelled and the new owner has to tax the car from scratch. Anyone who fails to tell the DVLA they have sold their car can end up with a nasty £1,000 fine.
Now for some strange laws
Did you know if you drive in the United Arab Emirates, the right of way is always given to camels? You better watch out for road rage as well as even a hand gesture could result in a fine.
If you drive barefoot in Germany, you could lose your insurance coverage! (It is illegal to drive barefoot in the UK)
Fancy going on a road trip to Italy with your pet pooch? Make sure they are wearing a seatbelt!
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