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This 'Invisible' Parking Mistake Could See Motorists Hit with a Hefty £1000 Fine
The Highway Code's Rule 248 mandates parking with traffic flow at night to ensure vehicle visibility; fines can reach £1,000, with stricter enforcement catching many drivers unaware.
- UK motorists have been warned they could face a £1,000 fine for parking at night facing against the traffic flow under Highway Code Rule 248.
- The fine is imposed because parking against the direction of traffic during nighttime renders the vehicle’s rear reflectors ineffective, posing a danger to other drivers in low-visibility conditions.
- Traffic enforcement has become smarter and enforces lesser-known rules like this more strictly, catching many drivers unaware who believed they were safe.
- Mo Rafique from Motor Guards UK highlighted that many drivers mistakenly believe they are not at risk of fines as long as they avoid parking on double yellow lines.
- This policy underscores a safety principle rather than convenience and could lead to penalties up to £1,000 for cars and £2,500 for larger vehicles.
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