On the road, everyone Motorists must respect the Highway Code. And the least we can say is that there are certain rules that are often ignored. This is particularly about the windshield of his vehicle.
This rule unknown to some motorists
Before taking the driving test, all candidates must obtain the Highway Code. Thanks to this exam, all future drivers discover all the rules to follow once behind the wheel of their vehicle.
Signs, speed limits, priority rules, thanks to the Highway Code, it is impossible to make a mistake. On the other hand, there are sometimes certain things that motorists do not always pay attention.
For example, some people are unaware that it is still completely forbidden to use your cell phone in the car. And this, even if the latter is stopped. From the moment your engine is started, you are prohibited from using your smartphone.
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A rule often ignored by motorists, but which can also cost them very dearly. This law is not the only one to be ignored. In fact, many drivers do not know that they risk pay a heavy fine because of their windshield.
If you decide to drive a dirty car, it doesn't just affect the aesthetics of your vehicle. Indeed, this also has consequences for your safety and that of other users due to poor visibility.
To travel safely, it is essential to have a clear view. And therefore, a very clean windshield. According to the website Le Bien Public, “90% of information comes through sight”. Therefore, motorists must be sure to respect this point.
A heavy sanction
Questioned by the site, Maître Jean-Baptiste Le Dall, automobile law lawyer, made more revelations on the subject. He explained that drivers risked a sanction in the event of non-compliance with this famous rule.
“Article R316-3 of the Highway Code provides for this case. This may concern a dirty windshield, or a sticker that obscures the driver's vision. Driving with a dirty windshield could result in you being stopped by the police, a third class PV« he explained.
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Before adding: “You risk a fixed fine of €68, which could be reduced to €45 in the event of early payment”. According to the professional, the police will “try to understand why the windshield is dirty”.
“And be careful, the motorist has other obligations. Article R316-4 provides for the obligation to have a windshield wiper device, and a working windshield washer system« he told Le Bien Public.
And to conclude: “If your windshield wipers are out of order, you risk a fine, again of €68. But this will also be the case if your bottle of windshield washer fluid is empty and therefore inoperative”.
