{"id":243946,"date":"2023-11-02T12:19:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T12:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243946"},"modified":"2023-11-02T12:19:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T12:19:13","slug":"drivers-with-glasses-could-be-fined-up-to-1000-for-breaking-highway-code-rule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/drivers-with-glasses-could-be-fined-up-to-1000-for-breaking-highway-code-rule\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers with glasses could be fined up to \u00a31,000 for breaking Highway Code rule"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Motorists could be slapped with a costly \u00a31,000 fine and penalty points on their driving licence by breaking a simple Highway Code rule, according to experts.<\/p>\n

Driving laws state motorists must be able to read a car number plate from 20 metres with those that fail needing to wear glasses.<\/p>\n

However, specialists at Scrap Car Comparison warn that an \u201calarming number\u201d of individuals don’t wear their glasses while driving despite having a prescription.<\/p>\n

This is a direct violation of Rule 92 of the Highway Code which could land road users in hot water in the event of a collision.<\/p>\n

The policy states: \u201cIf you need to wear glasses (or contact lenses) to do this, you MUST wear them at all times while driving. The police have the power to require a driver to undertake an eyesight test.\u201d<\/p>\n

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David Kottuan, Operations Manager at Scrap Car Comparison warned motorists not wearing glasses could prove to be a \u201ccostly mistake\u201d.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cWe\u2019re all familiar with the rush to get out of the door and on your way to work or running errands, and picking up your glasses on the way out may slip your mind.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile going back in the house to get them may not seem like a priority, it could prove to be a costly mistake if you risk it.<\/p>\n

“While it does feel extreme to be penalised for not wearing our prescription glasses, poor vision can result in slower reaction times and greater chances of collision if you don\u2019t happen to see a coming car, or even cyclists, motorcycles or pedestrians in the road.”<\/p>\n

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