With the heat, there are also certain habits behind the wheel that, although common, can put road safety at risk and, in some cases, result in fines. Drive from slippers, go to naked trunk, wear aturicular, retouch make -up in a traffic light or eat and drink while driving are usual practices that many consider harmless. But the law does not look at them the same way.
According to the site specializing in MAXIMUM SECURITY MOTORS, the road code penalizes all behaviors that undermine safe driving, even when they are not expressly prohibited. There is room for authority to evaluate risk and apply a fine, which makes these situations more frequent than you think.
Flip flops and naked trunk: myth that can be expensive
On warmer days, it is common to see drivers with slippers or shirtless. But contrary to what is repeated in common sense, these practices are not prohibited.
The road code does not mention any kind of mandatory shoes, nor does it refer to being dressed up from the waist up.
However, the risk exists. Certain slippers can make pedal control difficult and drive into naked trunk may increase the risk of injury in case of sudden braking or accident. In addition, incorrect use of the seat belt can be penalized with a fine.
Auricular: It is not any kind that is allowed
The use of earrings while driving continues to raise doubts among drivers, but the law is clear. According to the maximum security site, article 84 of the road code expressly prohibits the use of devices with two auricular or that require continuous handling during driving.
Only devices of a single ear or with high voice system are authorized, provided they do not require constant manipulation. Classic models provided with mobile phones, as they include two ear -bolts, do not comply with these legal requirements and their use represents an infraction.
Fines may vary between 250 and 1,250 euros. In addition to the financial penalty, this is considered a serious offense, which also implies the subtraction of two points in the driving license.
MAQUILAGE IN THE SEMAFORO ALSO COUND
It is not written in the law that it is prohibited to apply lipstick while waiting in traffic, but may be a fine.
Article 11 (2) of the Road Code obliges the driver to refrain from acts that may impair safety during driving. It is up to the authority to decide whether or not there was relevant distraction. In these cases, fines can range from 60 to 300 euros.
Eat or drink behind the wheel: extra attention
Taking breakfast on the way to work may seem harmless, but it does not go unnoticed to the authorities.
As in previous cases, the road code does not prohibit eating or drinking while driving, but warns of any behavior that affects vehicle control. A distraction, even soon, may be sufficient to justify a fine between 60 and 300 euros.
According to the essentials is to ensure that nothing interferes with the ability to react quickly and maintain control of the vehicle.
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