{"id":108054,"date":"2025-04-19T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=108054"},"modified":"2025-04-19T01:41:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T00:41:53","slug":"drivers-1000-fine-misplacing-car-accessory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/drivers-1000-fine-misplacing-car-accessory\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers Risk \u00a31,000 Fine for Misplacing This Common Car Accessory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

UK motorists are being warned about a costly mistake that could result in a fine of up to \u00a31,000 and three penalty points<\/strong>\u2014all due to incorrectly positioning a phone mount or other common in-car accessory. According to Birmingham Live<\/a>, drivers whose view of the road is obstructed\u2014even slightly\u2014risk being penalised under Highway Code rule 30, which requires windscreens to remain clear of any obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the Law Says About Obstructed Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The rule is straightforward: no object should block a driver\u2019s view of the road. This includes not just phone mounts, but also dash cams, air fresheners, and sat-navs. If a police officer believes your view is impaired, you could be fined on the spot, or face more serious penalties depending on the severity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former traffic officer Pete Nelson<\/strong> highlighted the scale of the issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Phone mounts are incredibly common \u2013 we see them in nearly every car. But when they\u2019re stuck in the wrong place, especially in the driver\u2019s line of sight, they can become a hazard.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Best Practice for Mount Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To avoid penalties, drivers <\/a>are advised to place mounts in the lower corners of the windscreen, ideally the bottom right or left<\/strong>, where they won\u2019t obstruct the road view. If using dashboard mounts, ensure they don’t block instrument panels, air vents, or airbags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A spokesperson from Number 1 Plates<\/strong> advised:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Phone mounts are useful, but only when used correctly. Placing them in the wrong spot could block your vision and lead to a fine or even an accident.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Even small accessories can create legal issues, so drivers are encouraged to review their vehicle setup<\/strong> and ensure full visibility at all times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You might think everything in your car is exactly where it should be\u2014but one common mistake could land you with a fine of up to \u00a31,000. Here\u2019s what UK drivers should double-check before setting off.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":8491,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108054","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108054"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108054\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":108057,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108054\/revisions\/108057"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8491"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108054"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108054"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}