Drivers warned over illegal overtaking
Drivers are being reminded that dangerous overtaking can result in points on your licence and a hefty fine.
Motorists who are caught overtaking irresponsibly face on the spot fines of £100 and three penalty points. If police consider it a serious offence, you could be looking at an unlimited fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban, if you were to go to court.
Drivers are urged to be cautious when overtaking, as doing so recklessly can be extremely dangerous, putting the driver and other road users at risk of collision.
It is stated in the Highway Code that you should never overtake if the road has a single solid white line down the middle, or a double white line with a solid line closest to you. Additionally, drivers should not overtake if it would mean entering into a lane reserved for other road users, for example, buses, trams or bicycles.
The Code also outlines that driver must not overstake in an area marked with ‘no overtaking’ signs, or if the car in front has stopped at a pedestrian crossing, where there may be people in the road hidden from view.
Even if it is legal to overtake, motorists should make sure they are able to pass and re-enter the traffic flow safely without cutting in or causing others to brake suddenly or stop.
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