It isn't illegal to eat and drive. However, if it causes you to drive dangerously, you could be in for a hefty fine.
Technically, you have broken the law if you drive 1mph over the limit, but you will not get a ticket because speedometers are not always accurate. The AA said it is not safe to drive with your eyes glued to the speedo, and Edmund King, the president of the AA, said it is better to keep your eyes on the road.
The National Police Chief's Council recommends only giving a speeding ticket if you top the limit by 10 per cent plus 2, meaning driving 35mph in a 30mph zone. But this is up to individual police officers to decide, so there is no guarantee they would let you off. The best way to ensure you do not get caught by a police officer or speed camera is to drive carefully and stick to the limit.Rule 97 of the Highway Code says drivers must wear 'footwear and clothing which does not prevent using the controls in the correct manner'. Although it's not illegal to drive in heels or sliders, you should wear sensible shoes and change when you get to your destination.
revealed that five per cent of drivers had things dangling from their rearview mirrors that could create a blind spot.Coats of arms How many of these rules did you know? Is there anything that surprised you? Let us know in the comments below.
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