Warning for music-loving motorists over common mistake that could cost you a £5,000 fine and a possible ban
Cars nowadays are packed with technology and functions to make life easier on the road.
We love to drive along listening to our music, or perhaps taking a hands-free phone call.
However, some drivers often choose to wear headphones or earbuds when behind the wheel, and it’s here where they could come unstuck in the eyes of the law.
There are many misconceptions when it comes to driving.
Just because something is legal doesn’t mean motorists cannot be prosecuted if their behaviour impacts on their ability to control a vehicle on the road, say motoring experts at .
When out and about in their car, motorists should be able to use all of their senses to anticipate a problem.
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Reducing your hearing ability means you can miss huge clues that something is wrong.
While no specific law prevents a driver from using headphones while driving, if caught using them behind the wheel and driving dangerously, police officers can charge them with driving without due care and attention or careless driving.
Careless driving can land drivers with an on-the-spot fine of £100 and three penalty points, but if taken to court, the consequences can be much worse, increasing to fines of £5000 and a driving ban.Quotezone has also raised awareness of other potential issues when driving, such as your choice of footwear and the rules around using a mobile phone when supervising a learner driver.