Drivers have been warned about the upcoming emergency alert
Motorists have been warned not to switch the UK Emergency Alert off whilst driving - otherwise, they may face a hefty fine, reports the Mirror.
The sounds and vibrations will also stop however, they can also be stopped sooner by simply pressing 'ok' on your device.With the testing day, April 23 at 3pm, just days away, James Armstrong, CEO of temporary car insurance provider Veygo, has warned drivers against switching the alert off whilst driving to avoid putting themselves and other road users in danger.
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Because the notification requires you to switch it off manually, touching your phone could put you in violation of rule 149, which could result in you being stopped by a police officer, fined £200, given up to six penalty points, and potentially even taken to court and banned from driving or fined up to £1000.
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