How to avoid a fine in the UK or the key driving rules there

If you are planning a business trip or a vacation to one of the most attractive and colorful countries in Europe, moreover, you plan to drive a car, then we strongly recommend you to explore the basic requirements for drivers, as well as the rules of the road.

1- Speed limit - when driving in a locality - up to 48 km/ h (30 mph), outside of localities - up to 96 km/ h (60 mph), on motorways - up to 112 km/ h (70 mph). The penalty for speeding is from 100 to 2500 pounds.

2- Seat belts - all passengers occupying seats both in front and in the back, including children, must be fastened. For non-compliance with this requirement, a fine of 30 to 500 pounds is provided.

3- The permissible blood alcohol level - is 0.8 %, exceeding this indicator will also entail a fine of up to 5,000 pounds.

4- The type of movement - is left-hand traffic. We recommend you to be extremely careful, because instead of the rule “right side obstacle”, it is worth sticking to the guideline “left side obstacle”.

5- Availability of documents - you will need national and international driving licenses to rent and drive a car.

6- Mobile phone - the phone while driving is allowed to be used only with the Hands-Free system, a fine of 100 to 1000 pounds.

7- Transportation of children - transportation of children under 3 years of age must be carried out only with the use of child restraints, and up to 5 years of age - only on a special chair, otherwise the fine is from 30 to 500 pounds.