Little-known motoring law on driveways could see you fined £5,000
A lesser-known UK driving law involving driveways could see Brits facing fines of up to £5,000. Motoring experts have warned that using someone else's driveway for a three-point turn, especially when the road is blocked, is not allowed. It can lead to prosecution and a hefty fine, reports the Mirror. Select Van Leasing has said that this is “trespassing”, which could result in civil or criminal prosecution, and any damage caused could lead to a criminal damage charge. Graham Conway, managing director at Select Car Leasing, said: “Those 'No Turning' signs you often see at the entrance to homes are there for a reason. Read more: Four-month-old baby dies and three others injured in horror head-on crash Starbucks signs up to new £10m East Yorkshire development “Ignore them and you could find yourself being hauled before the courts, particularly if you're found to be a repeat offender. With the rise in popularity of doorbell cameras, your trespass is highly likely to be caught on camera, making it easier for a prosecution to be secured.” If you cause serious damage while turning, you could face a £5,000 fine or even a community orde
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