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Following a rainy start to September, drivers have been warned not to splash pedestrians else face fines of up to £5,000 plus penalty points on their licence. Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk are urging Brits to drive with caution during the wet weather .

Splashing pedestrians is illegal under section three of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and is considered to be driving ‘without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road’. The Highway Code also reflects the law by explicitly stating that motorists must not drive ‘without due care and attention’ for pedestrians.

Driving through puddles and splashing other road users may result in a fine of £100 and three penalty points on the licence. However, in some cases, fines can reach as much as £5,000 for driving withou

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