Football fans getting excited for the World Cup in Qatar are being warned not to get carried away behind the wheel, or they could face fines of up to £5000.
The home nations have been preparing for their openingCup fixtures with the tournament set to kick off this weekend when Qatar face Ecuador on Sunday afternoon.
But as excitement builds, drivers have been warned blasting out classic football anthems behind the wheel could lead to hefty fines. The warning comes fromSinging loudly, dancing in your seat and getting too excited behind the wheel could put you at risk of being distracted from concentrating on the road. Evidence of distraction prior to an accident could see you prosecuted or dangerous driving or driving without due care and attention.
“While it may be tempting to increase the volume of your favourite England tracks in the car it is crucial to ensure you are fully focused on the road when driving. By maintaining your concentration you’ll avoid increasing the chance of an accident, as well as a hefty fine., if police officers believe it is causing a distraction such as blocking out audible safety warnings from other road users like their horns or an ambulance siren then they can penalise you.
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