Code: RC86143.
Fixed Penalty Notice: £50.
Act: Regulation 109 of The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986.
Watching TV or video whilst driving.
Technology has advanced and many vehicles now come fitted with LCD or OLED screens.
To add to the problem, mobile phones and tablets can be easily mounted within view of the driver.
Watching a video whilst driving is clearly distracting and will likely have a significant impact on the attention of a driver.
In such cases, the offence of driving without due care and attention may be more appropriate.
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