Yes, splashing someone with your car is an illegal act. What might seem like a harmless joke could end up costing you thousands of pounds in fines.

Splashing someone amounts to driving 'without reasonable consideration for other persons' (Image: Mirrorpix) But, the maximum fine of £5,000 could be imposed if the drivers actions 'amounts to a ...

The law on splashing someone with your car and how much you could be fined. Fines of up to £5,000 are possible for drivers who splash pedestrians. bristolpost. Bookmark. Share; News. By.

Under section three of the Road Traffic Act 1988, it is illegal to splash someone as it amounts to driving “without reasonable consideration for other persons”. Those found guilty of ...

According to the RAC, under section three of the Road Traffic Act 1988 it is illegal to splash someone as it amounts to driving “without reasonable consideration for other persons. ...

According to section three of the Road Traffic Act 1988, deliberately splashing someone is considered driving "without reasonable consideration for other persons" and is therefore illegal.

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Green Flag researchers found a puddle hit at 40mph creates a splash 10ft (3.05m) high – 8in (20cm) higher than a typical bus shelter. This can drench someone standing 14ft (4.22 metres) away.

Splashing a pedestrian by driving through a puddle near a pavement is potentially a criminal offence, which can attract fines of up to £5,000 and add nine points to a licence, under the Road ...

Yes, splashing someone with your car is an illegal act. What might seem like a harmless joke could end up costing you thousands of pounds in fines.

Motorists who deliberately drive through a puddle with the intention of splashing someone can be prosecuted. The mother described the driver's actions as "unbelievably callous".