Sutherland drivers could be fined £200 and get 6 penalty points if they fail to do this one thing on Sunday
With the clocks going forward an hour for Daylight Savings Time on Sunday (March 30), Sutherland drivers are warned to be aware of an issue that could land them in trouble.
As the clocks change, we all start to gather our alarm clocks, phones, and watches to turn the time forward an hour. But whilst many of these change the time automatically for us, it’s important that you don’t forget about your car clock.
As such, the experts at Pentagon Motor Group have issued a warning to the 50 million drivers in the UK, as failing to change the time in your car could lead to a £200 fine, and 6 penalty points on your licence.
As well as this, it could leave drivers on the wrong time in their cars for at least half of the year.
And while it might seem like an unimportant task, changing to the correct time in your car is crucial, as this helps maintain consistency and accuracy, preventing any potential disruptions or inconveniences in your day-to-day activities.
Changing the time in your car is an important task that you shouldn't forget, and carrying out this task promptly, ideally as soon as the clocks change, can help you in many ways, especially when it comes to time keeping, such as attending appointments or important meetings.
Most importantly, changing the time on your car clock creates a stress-free environment, meaning it won't be a lingering distraction that could create a potential hazard when driving.
So when the time is wrong in our vehicle, where do we look next? Whilst we may be inclined to look at one of our devices, such as a phone or smartwatch, this should be avoided at all costs.
Using a phone whilst driving a car is a criminal offence, and if you’re caught, it can land you a £200 fine and 6 penalty points on your licence. As well as this, if you’ve been driving for under two years, you can get an instant ban.
While a glance at a watch might seem fine, smartwatches can also cause big distractions just like our phone would – bringing you not just the time, but messages, emails, and even games.
In the UK, it’s reported that 31 per cent of people use a smartwatch, so it won’t be an uncommon accessory for those on the roads. But if you’re caught using this while driving, it can have the same fine and points as using a mobile phone (£200 fine and 6 penalty points).
