Brits could be slapped with a hefty £5,000 fine for causing traffic jams this bank holiday weekend.
Motorists are being urged to brush up on the rules surrounding campervan travel ahead of the long weekend. Top experts at Swansway Motor Group are stressing the importance of understanding the ins and outs of a weekend getaway in your campervan.
Drivers might mistakenly think they can just jump into a campervan and hit the open road. However, factors such as when you passed your driving test and the weight of the vehicle can affect what you're legally allowed to drive.
But those who passed their test before that date have the green light to drive vehicles up to 7,500kg as driving licences issued prior to this date automatically included C1 entitlement, a category that now necessitates an extra test. It's worth double-checking your driving licence because driving a vehicle without the appropriate licence could result in a fine of £1,000 and between three to six points on your driving licence.
Over the course of the weekend, police will be keeping a close eye on drivers flouting the Highway Code, particularly Rule 169. This rule is aimed at those causing lengthy traffic queues, a common sight on holiday weekends, reports Birmingham Live. A word of warning to those behind the wheel of campervans, especially vintage ones: breaking this rule could land you with three to nine points on your licence and fines reaching up to £5,000.
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The UK's drink driving laws are straightforward and carry hefty penalties, but campervan owners should be aware that these laws can still affect them even when they're parked up for the night, even if they have no plans to move their vehicle.
If you consume alcohol over the legal driving limit while parked in your campervan, then you need to demonstrate that you have no intentions of moving the vehicle until the alcohol has left your system and you are sober. The simplest way to do this is to camp on an official campsite.
If you are found to be in charge of a vehicle whilst over the legal limit, you could face three months imprisonment, up to £2,500 fine and a potential driving ban. If you are caught attempting to or moving the vehicle whilst over the legal limit, this could lead to six months imprisonment, an unlimited fine and a driving ban of at least 1 year.
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