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MOTORISTS AND ROAD USERS HAVE BEEN WARNED OVER BREAKING A KEY RULE WHICH IS A CONTENTIOUS AND CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE ACROSS THE COUNTRY AMID A CRACKDOWN ON RULE BREAKERS AND DANGEROUS DRIVING.

09:12, 08 Jul 2024 Drivers could lose their licence over breaking a rule "20 per cent" admit to flouting. Motorists and road users have been warned over breaking a key rule which

is a contentious and controversial issue across the country amid a crackdown on rule breakers and dangerous driving. 20 per cent of motorists and drivers have owned up to using their phones

while driving, new figures from car insurance provider Aviva - which questioned 2,000 Brits - said. 19 per cent admitted to breaking the key rule in the UK. And 32 per cent of drivers have

used their car horns in anger, which could land them in hot water as it's considered an offence. Other common rules people break include driving without shoes (10 per cent), eating or

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Martin Smith, Aviva's motor claims manager, warned: "With many about to start their summer holidays, our research shows that a large portion of drivers are taking dangerous risks

while behind the wheel of a car." He added: "Not only does this increase the chance of a collision, it means that you could receive a fine and/or points on your licence which may

affect how much you pay for car insurance in the future. Article continues below "No matter how tempting, it's important that drivers remove any potential distractions in their car

and make sure they are appropriately dressed for driving which includes footwear too." Mr Smith said: "Changing a few of your driving habits only takes a few minutes and can

prevent an incident from occurring." Should any driver break the law, they can get up to 6 penalty points and a £200 fine. They could also lose their licence if they passed their

driving test within the last 2 years. Drivers can get a further 3 penalty points if they do not have a full view of the road and traffic ahead or proper control of the vehicle if they are

using a handheld device.