{"id":120764,"date":"2023-10-31T06:49:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T06:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/?p=120764"},"modified":"2023-10-31T06:49:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T06:49:15","slug":"uk-drivers-at-risk-of-staggering-13000-fines-this-halloween-in-major-concern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/auto-news\/uk-drivers-at-risk-of-staggering-13000-fines-this-halloween-in-major-concern\/","title":{"rendered":"UK drivers at risk of staggering \u00a313,000 fines this Halloween in major concern"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Britons could get slapped with over \u00a313,000 in fines this Halloween by breaking a series of little-known driving laws, according to experts.<\/p>\n

Experts at Leasing Options warn simply decorating a car could land drivers in hot water with hefty fines likely to follow.<\/p>\n

Getting into the spooky spirit may be a lot of fun but can come with some serious ramifications.<\/p>\n

Individual charges are around \u00a32,500 each but these could add up if road users breach multiple rules. The latest threat comes after a surge in interest in car decorating after the trend first popped up in the USA.<\/p>\n

Halloween decorations on cars have seen a 62 percent spike in popularity based on Google searches in the past month, while the hashtag #HalloweenCar has over 15.4 million views on TikTok.<\/p>\n

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Blood handprints and stickers\u00a0<\/h3>\n

These could be a great way to add some temporary colour to your driveway for little cost. Stickers can be placed in the windscreen or windows but those hoping to still use their vehicles must abide by the Highway Code.<\/p>\n

However, those who intend to use their vehicle must ensure their view of the road is never obstructed or could risk being hit with fines of up to \u00a32,500.<\/p>\n

In some serious cases, road users could be slapped with three penalty points or even banned from the roads for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition.<\/p>\n

Arm sticking out of the boot<\/h3>\n

Leasing Options explained: \u201cIt might be Halloween, but staging a fake arm sticking out of your boot is a controversial decoration that could land you in a lot of trouble.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite being one of the most popular choices of Halloween decorations for your car, doing this is inconsiderate towards other drivers and pedestrians. The Road Traffic Act 1988 states that driving \u2018without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place\u2019 is an offence, and could lead to you being stopped by the police and given up to a \u00a35,000 fine.<\/p>\n

“You could also be fined an additional \u00a31,000 If the fake arm covers your number plate.\u201d<\/p>\n

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