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Drivers warned of £1,000 fine for making safety mistake during wet weather
10.01.2023 - 21:53 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Driving experts have warned motorists that failing to do one simple thing during rainy weather could result in a £1,000 fine.
Rainfall is expected to lash most of the UK this coming week, and if drivers aren't careful, the bad weather could cause accidents on the roads.
There are a few things that motorists can do to ensure they're being extra safe, but one mistake in particular could see you hit with a hefty fine if you're caught by the police.
According to experts at ATS Euromaster, keeping your car aircon on during rainy conditions is a must if you want to keep safe and avoid getting a fine.
Technical engineer Simon Wayne said: "Driving in the rain can mean your windows are likely to quickly steam up. Make sure you have your air conditioning on to make sure your visibility isn’t reduced.
"Driving with misty windows could land you a £1,000 fine and three points on your license."
According to further research by the tyre company, one in eight drivers have had an accident when driving in rainy weather.
As well as the aircon advice, Simon has shared the following tips for minimising the risk of collisions during poor conditions.
Check your tyres
Tyres with very low tread wear seriously affect the grip they have on the road. You can check your thread by using a penny upside down in between the tyre tread if you can see the top of the Queen’s head, the treads are worn and need replacing.
The legal limit is at least 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre. You may want to consider getting all season tyres too, which can be more effective at gripping.
Check your wiper blades
It’s important to check that your front and back wiper blades are functioning and if not then get these replaced.
Fill up your tank
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