Experts at USwitch have warned singing and dancing behind the wheel could see drivers issued a massive £5,000 fine for dangerous driving. They warn singing and dancing could see some drivers distracted behind the wheel with motorists likely to be issued a charge for driving without due care and attention.
“Drivers who have a bit too much fun with music whilst on the road could pick up a ‘driving without due care and attention’ or even a ‘dangerous driving’ charge.
“If you’re singing loudly, dancing in your seat and generally getting into the groove, then you’re at risk of being distracted from the job at hand – which is keeping your eyes on the road.
“If there’s evidence, either dashcam footage or testimony from a police officer, that you were dancing and singing prior to an accident, you could ultimately be prosecuted for dangerous driving or driving without due care and attention.
“The penalties can be severe, with a fine of up to £5,000 and nine points on your licence in the most serious of circumstances.”
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The Metropolitan Police says vehicle nuisance or inappropriate use of a car is considered a form of antisocial behaviour.
Drivers are likely to be issued a £100 fine and three points on their licence for a less serious offence.
However, motorists who refuse to pay the fine or critical safety issues can see the penalties increase.
As well as singing, simply listening to your music too loudly can put drivers at severe risk.
“This could include the volume of the music drowning out audible safety warnings, like other motorists honking their horns, or the sirens from emergency services vehicles.”
Last year, Bradford Council introduced a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) where anti-social divers could be specifically punished under their own law,
This new rule includes those who play music too loudly and pose a danger to other drivers.
The council says the inconsiderate use of vehicles has had a “significant effect” on the safety of the District.
Phillip Gomm of the RAC Foundation said drives have a “duty” to avoid distractions and keep the volume low on journeys.
He said: “Many motorists say music is the only thing that keeps them sane when negotiating our jam-packed roads and will happily list their top ten driving songs.
“However, we all have a duty to avoid distraction and also a responsibility to keep the volume down.
“Not only are blaring speakers antisocial, one person’s choice of music is very unlikely to appeal to everyone else.”