Drivers face £5,000 fines through post after being caught driving ‘too slowly’
Drivers have been warned they face GBP5,000 fines through the post - after being caught driving TOO SLOW.[1] One of the worst roads to drive too slowly on is the motorway, as they are designed to enable motorists to travel from A to B safely on free-flowing and fast moving lanes. Driving too slowly on a motorway could cause other drivers to slow down when it's not really necessary, plus there's a risk of being rear-ended. Richard Evans from the vehicle buying service webuyanycar[2] has urged drivers to avoid travelling too slowly on the roads. He advised: "We all know that speeding can land you with points on your licence, but driving too slow is equally as dangerous and could also result in a fine of up to GBP5,000, being classed as inconsiderate driving, without due care and attention.
"Driving without due care usually leads to a fine of GBP100 or GBP200, alongside three penalty points, but in more extreme cases, drivers could be fined anything up to GBP5,000." Richard warnd some cases of careless driving caused by travelling too slowly can result in fines of up to GBP5,000.
He added: "This would happen if the Crown Prosecution Service assessed that a driver was going unnecessarily slow, and could be classified as careless driving. Driving too slow can encourage drivers to overtake you as it confuses and frustrates other road users.
"To keep the roads safe, it is important to adhere to the road's speed limit, not rearing too high above or too far below it." He explained: "Most people enjoy listening to the radio whilst driving, but turning the volume up too high could result in a breach of the Highway Code.
"Under Rule 148, drivers are warned that distractions like loud music may impact their awareness of the roads, distract other road users and stop them from hearing important sirens."
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