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Drivers could be slapped with a heavy \u00a31,000 fine for failing to clear leaves from their car this autumn, according to experts.<\/p>\n
The little-known driving rule could be a breach of road vehicle regulations with motorists set to pay the price.<\/p>\n
Specialists at Go Car Credit warn leaves may \u201cimpede visibility\u201d and should be removed from windscreens on a regular basis.<\/p>\n
Failure to clear a windscreen could lead to an obstruction with the authorities likely to crackdown hard on road users in the event of an incident.<\/p>\n
They said: \u201cAutumn leaves can create a variety of hazardous driving conditions but allowing wet leaves to collect on your windscreen without clearing them could land you in trouble.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Over two million drivers could be wrongly fined by speed cameras<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cUnder Regulation 30 of The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, drivers are warned they must keep all glass clear of obstruction.<\/p>\n \u201cIf leaves or autumn debris is impeding your visibility you could be in breach of the law. Make sure you regularly clear leaves and debris from your windscreen, windows, and around your bonnet.\u201d<\/p>\n The Highway Code clearly states that a driver\u2019s view should not be impeded with drivers needing to have a full clear view of the road ahead.<\/p>\n Hayley O\u2019Connor, spokesperson for Go Car Credit explained: \u201cWith the changing weather, priority one is to stay safe in challenging autumn driving conditions. However, we also understand that people want to avoid paying unnecessary fines.\u201d<\/p>\n DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Leaves are more likely to be an issue for those living in rural areas such as the countryside.<\/p>\n However, some major cities also contain large trees which could drop their leaves onto vehicles over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n Alongside clearing windscreens, motorists have been urged to be careful of leaves which have dropped onto the road surface.<\/p>\n Experts at LeaseVan.co.uk admit leaves could also be a severe safety risk as temperatures begin to drop.<\/p>\n They added: \u201cAs the trees start to drop their leaves, combined with the damp conditions, a pile of wet leaves on the road can be just as dangerous as a big puddle.<\/p>\n \u201cEnsure to reduce your speed before driving over them, or if safe to do so, carefully swerve the pile altogether. Be mindful that a pothole may be hiding underneath.\u201d<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/autumn-leaves-car-windscreen-5009587.jpg?r=1697180289352\")
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