Under section three of the Road Traffic Act 1988, splashing pedestrians by driving through puddles is illegal as it could be considered driving "without reasonable consideration for other persons". Offenders driving through puddles to deliberately splash people can be slapped with a £100 fixed penalty notice and three penalty points if spotted by the police. Yet, if a driver's behaviour "amounts to a clear act of incompetence, selfishness, impatience, and aggressiveness", they could face a hefty fine up to £5,000.
Should a motorist reject the initial £100 fixed penalty or challenge the notice, they might face the maximum £5,000 fine in court proceedings, reports the Express . RAC road safety spokesperson Pete Williams has urged drivers to exercise respect and caution towards fellow road users and those on foot. He said: "Anyone unfortunate enough to have suffered a drenching by an inconsiderate motorist splashing them when driving through a puddle would probably welcome a sizeable financial penalty for the driver.
" READ MORE: Met Office weather maps show where and when the worst of the rain will hit Wales during 18-hour warning READ MORE: The ever-growing Welsh village which lost its train station 60 years ago and urgently wants it back He added: "Since 2013 careless driving can be dealt with by a Fixed Penalty Notice with a £100 fine and three penalty points. If, however, they refuse [the notice] then they will face a magistrate who could impose a fine up to £5,000, al.
