{"id":246225,"date":"2023-11-24T04:48:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T04:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=246225"},"modified":"2023-11-24T04:48:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T04:48:56","slug":"motorists-may-be-slapped-with-costly-on-the-spot-fine-while-driving-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/motorists-may-be-slapped-with-costly-on-the-spot-fine-while-driving-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorists may be slapped with costly \u2018on the spot\u2019 fine while driving in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"

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British motorists could be hit with a costly fine when heading to Europe this winter due to a simple driving rule.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Drivers heading to the continent must ensure they fit beam deflectors on their headlights before crossing into France.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A headlamp converter is a clear sticker which covers the beams on British cars to stop dazzling motorists abroad.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These are needed because motorists in Europe drive on the other side of the road and could therefore be more at risk of getting blinded by a bright beam of light.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The sticker deflects the beam slightly in the other direction so light is pushed forward and right instead of left.<\/p>\n

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Beam stickers are required all year round but the issue is more prominent in the winter where night hours are a lot longer.<\/p>\n

Experts at StressFreeCarRental have warned road users who fail to purchase a sticker before heading away could be caught out.<\/p>\n

They explained: \u201cThe darker days and bad weather make car lights necessary in winter, but in France, drivers must have a headlamp converter which prevents dazzling oncoming traffic. French police can fine motorists on the spot for not having converters.\u201d<\/p>\n

The RAC clearly states that headlamp beam deflectors are considered essential items when travelling to France.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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