Motorists in Birmingham have been warned that they could face hefty fines if caught sneezing while driving. Driving experts emphasize the dangers of sneezing behind the wheel, highlighting the potential for accidents due to impaired vision and loss of control. While not a specific law, drivers could be penalized if their sneezing leads to an accident. The Highway Code already emphasizes driving with due care and attention, and authorities may consider sneezing as a breach of this code.
Motorists in Birmingham have been warned they could face hefty fines if caught sneezing while driving. Driving expert, Yell, cautioned: 'Any driver will say sneezing behind the wheel is something that's best avoided. There's a high risk of losing control of the car, impairing your vision, where you could end up travelling around 155ft with your eyes closed, or simply swerving into another lane.
' They added: 'Although not an official law, if you are found to be unwell behind the wheel and sneezing is found to be the cause of an accident, drivers can receive a fine of between £100 to £2,500 and three to nine licence points depending on the severity of the accident.' Yell continued: 'Illness can cause a foggy head, confusion and fatigue, making it much harder to concentrate on the roads. Although there is not a specific offence when driving whilst tired or ill, you are significantly increasing your chances of committing other offences and causing collisions.' Yell concluded by saying: 'If you are convicted of driving whilst fatigued or from distractions related to an illness, you could be facing charges of dangerous driving, an unlimited fine, a driving ban and up to 14 years in prison.' The Highway Code warns motorists that driving 'without due care and attention' can lead to a hefty £2,500 fine and the addition of three or more penalty points on their licence. Your Red Car, a car sales website, highlights that even sneezing while driving – a frequent issue for hay fever sufferers – could be penalised if it results in loss of vehicle control, reports Birmingham Live. Denton Brock, the head of Your Red Car, has put together tips to help drivers manage their hay fever symptoms behind the wheel.
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