{"id":121586,"date":"2023-11-22T16:19:37","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T16:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/?p=121586"},"modified":"2023-11-22T16:19:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T16:19:37","slug":"drivers-urged-to-take-care-when-driving-christmas-tree-home-or-face-400-fines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/auto-news\/drivers-urged-to-take-care-when-driving-christmas-tree-home-or-face-400-fines\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers urged to take care when driving Christmas tree home or face \u00a3400 fines"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The commercial vehicle conversion specialist Wessex Vans has warned drivers to make sure their Christmas tree is carried home correctly or face serious fines.<\/p>\n

As Christmas approaches, many families are thinking about buying a real tree to put in their home. However, carrying it dangerously could land drivers a fine of up to \u00a3400.<\/p>\n

Rob Prantl, owner of Wessex Vans, urged motorists not to let hefty fines add to the stress that preparing for Christmas can bring.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cChristmas is a wonderful time of the year, but it can also be very expensive and stressful, and bringing the tree home can add to those worries if you are unaware or ignorant of the potential issues it can cause.<\/p>\n

\u201cEducating yourself on the problems transporting a sizeable tree can incite can help you avoid any unnecessary additional expenses and penalty points this Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n

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According to a study published by Fiat Professional, a shocking 75 percent of UK motorists were unaware of the rules for carrying large loads in their car.<\/p>\n

However, carrying bulky goods in a car without the right safety measures can make the vehicle more difficult to control and limit visibility.<\/p>\n

Whilst most motorists driving an overloaded or badly loaded vehicle will face a \u00a3100 fine and three penalty points on their licence, they also risk being charged with \u2018careless and inconsiderate driving\u2019, which could lead to an unlimited fine and nine points.<\/p>\n

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To prevent this, Wessex Vans advised drivers thinking of taking their Christmas tree home by car to start by wrapping it up.<\/p>\n

This will not only help to protect the tree from damage and make sure it stays looking good until the new year, it will also prevent the driver from being distracted.<\/p>\n

The company also noted that netting or wrapping the tree will also leave less mess in the car and make it easier to get out.<\/p>\n