Splashing pedestrians and sleeping in your car are among the little known offences that could land you with points and a hefty fine.
There are many laws to abide by when you own and drive a car, many of which are well-known. From driving over the limit of alcohol or drugs and driving without a licence or insurance, many know these are against the law.
Experts at GoShorty have provided a full list of the penalties that would get you the most points on your licence, some of which may come as a surprise. One of which is the splashing of pedestrians, so motorists are urged to be aware following Merseyside's poor weather conditions this week.
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Andy Moody, Director at GoShorty, said: "Getting 12 points on your driving licence in less than three years could get you disqualified from driving. On top of that, getting points on your licence will also result in the increase of your insurance policy, as your insurance provider will want to be informed about all your motoring convictions in the past three years, five in some cases.
"It is for these reasons, as well as to ensure that everyone’s being safe on the road, that it is useful to keep in mind which are the offences that would get you the most points on your licence."
The most shocking offences that will get points on your driver's licence:
Sleeping inside your vehicle: up to 10 points
Using your mobile phone for payments at a drive-through: up to six points
Using your mobile phone while supervising a learner driver from the passenger seat: up to six points
Splashing pedestrians: up to three points (and a fine of up to £5,000)
Driving with a broken brake light: up to three points
Offences that will get you the most points:
Driving with alcohol or drug level above limit : up to 11
Causing death or injury driving while disqualified, no licence or uninsured: up to 11 points
Causing death by careless driving: up to 11 points
Culpable homicide while driving: up to 11 points
Dangerous driving: up to 11 points
Motor racing on the highway: up to 11 points
Failing to stop after an accident: up to 10 points
Careless and inconsiderate driving: up to nine points
If your vehicle is uninsured against third party risks: up to eight points
Other offences include exceeding speed limits and using a phone while driving as well as driving with defective brakes or tyres or having too many passengers. Driving with uncorrected eyesight and not stopping at pedestrian crossings will also land you with points.
The points you’ve collected on your licence will expire after three years, however this doesn’t mean that the offence will be erased from your driving record in the same amount of time.
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