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Rules for tinted vehicle windows and what could happen if you break the rules
Guidance on the law on sticking items on vehicle windows which could obscure the view.
You must make sure your car, motorcycle or other vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’) all year round.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a bus, coach or other public service vehicle (PSV) walkaround check.
Advice on the law relating to windscreen wipers and washers on road vehicles in Great Britain.
It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
Bird strike through left windshield, Carsington Water, Derbyshire, 22 April 2021.
What you need to check inside and outside of your van during a daily walkaround check.
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