{"id":243411,"date":"2023-10-29T08:19:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T08:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243411"},"modified":"2023-10-29T08:19:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T08:19:42","slug":"drivers-risk-unlimited-fine-and-driving-ban-due-to-new-change-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/drivers-risk-unlimited-fine-and-driving-ban-due-to-new-change-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers risk \u2018unlimited fine\u2019 and driving ban due to new change this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr Amir gives sleep advice for clock change<\/h3>\n

Motorists are at risk of being slapped with an unlimited fine and a driving ban for breaking the Highway Code due to a major change this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The clocks go back at 2am on Sunday morning with the introduction of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, the update means it will get darker an hour earlier with sunset expected at just 4:40pm on Sunday.<\/p>\n

It means commuters who leave work at 5pm will travel home in the dark for the first this year on Monday.<\/p>\n

But, experts at HGV recruitment firm Driver Hire Training warn road users could be under threat.<\/p>\n

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They stressed motorists are likely to feel more tired when travelling at night which could result in becoming drowsy.<\/p>\n

The firm said: \u201cIt\u2019s natural to feel tired when it\u2019s dark outside, and this can be a further danger when driving during the winter months.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cDrivers must therefore take extra precautions to avoid drowsiness behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring you\u2019re getting enough sleep will decrease the chances of feeling lethargic on the road, if still you do then make sure to take regular breaks and even sleep if needed.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith colder months bringing more flu and cold symptoms, make sure you\u2019re only driving when feeling alert.\u201d<\/p>\n

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