Watch out if you're collecting your tree this weekend 🎄
UK drivers are being warned they could face a £2,500 fine and three penalty points on their licence for transporting a Christmas tree in their car this festive season.
However, Julie Daniels from the car insurance team at Comparethemarket has warned drivers to make sure they aren’t putting themselves at risk of receiving of a hefty fine when collecting their tree this year. “Regulation 100 of the Road Vehicles Regulations 1986 requires any load to be suitably secured so that it is not at risk of falling off or being blown off the vehicle - and if police or even other witnesses believe a tree is unsecure or unsafe, drivers could face three penalty points or a fine of up to £2,500.
“Even drivers who are not transporting a tree need to be aware that they could be penalised, because if a road user witnesses a Christmas tree cause an incident, and does not stop or report it, they face risking an unlimited fine or up to 10 penalty points.”Take a measurement of the tree to ensure it’ll fit securely in your vehicle, without interfering with the steering wheel, gears, indicators, mirrors or front and back windscreen.
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