{"id":248892,"date":"2023-12-18T17:20:39","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T17:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=248892"},"modified":"2023-12-18T17:20:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T17:20:39","slug":"im-a-mechanic-fitting-devices-to-the-windscreen-could-lead-to-a-200-fine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/im-a-mechanic-fitting-devices-to-the-windscreen-could-lead-to-a-200-fine\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I\u2019m a mechanic \u2013 fitting devices to the windscreen could lead to a \u00a3200 fine’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A popular automotive influencer has warned motorists against putting items such as satnavs and phones on their dashboard or windscreen.<\/p>\n

@wallsallwood_tyre is the TikTok account of a tyre fitter and vehicle maintenance company that often posts short videos advising drivers on how to avoid fines and damage to their car.<\/p>\n

In a recent video, Craig, who is a mechanic at the company, noted that devices should never restrict a motorist\u2019s view of the road.<\/p>\n

He explained: \u201cSatnavs and mobile phone holders, where do you put them? Well, I can tell you where you don\u2019t put them, and you don\u2019t put them right in the middle of the windscreen where I see so many people with them.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese satnavs and these phone holders are ideal for keeping you safe and keeping you legal for the phone requirements. Unfortunately, a lot of people are putting them in such silly places on the windscreen that they are physically restricting their view.\u201d<\/p>\n

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According to the Highway Code, motorists are able to place items on their windscreen so long as they do not interfere with their vision of the roads.<\/p>\n

Drivers who do not have a full view of their surroundings can face a fine of \u00a3200 and six penalty points on their licence.<\/p>\n

To avoid this, many experts suggest placing items such as a satnav to the side of the windscreen where they are less likely to distract drivers.<\/p>\n

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Craig also highlighted that he often sees many motorists in vehicles that feature many loose objects on their dashboard, suggesting that they could lead to serious injury in a collision.<\/p>\n

He continued: \u201cAnother thing we see a lot of, especially on vans is the amount of debris and basically components left on a dash, from metal radiator keys to their tools.<\/p>\n

Now, what I\u2019d like you all to do now is pop out to your car and take a look around your dash at what\u2019s in front of you whilst you\u2019re driving. And imagine what\u2019s going to happen to all those loose things if somebody hits the front of your car at about 60mph.\u201d<\/p>\n