Rishi Sunak fined by Lancashire Police for not wearing seatbelt

Last Updated: January 26, 2023 | India, Delhi
Rishi Sunak fined by Lancashire Police for not wearing seatbelt

Lancashire Police fined Rishi Sunak for not using a seatbelt while filming a social media video in a moving vehicle. According to Lancashire Police, who had been "looking into" the matter, a fixed penalty notice for Sunak's refusal to use a seatbelt carries a £100 fine. Sunak was described in the statement by Lancashire Police as "a 42-year-old guy from London." "We have today (Friday, January 20) issued a 42-year-old man from London with a conditional offer of a fixed penalty," Lancashire Police said in a statement. "This comes in response to the widespread distribution of a video on social media showing an individual failing to wear a seat belt while a passenger in a moving car in Lancashire." Sunak has previously apologised for what he did. Sunak responds to the He is not belted up when the automobile is going in a video clip that was posted on Instagram. In order to record a social media film while on a tour to the north of England, Sunak made a "short error of judgement," according to his spokeswoman. In order to promote the government's most recent batch of "levelling up" money, Sunak shared the video to his Instagram account. For almost a minute, Sunak can be seen conversing with the camera as the automobile advances and police bikes momentarily appear in the background. The spokeswoman added, "It was a mistake, and he has apologised," adding that the prime minister was in favour of everyone wearing a seatbelt. Unless they possess a legal Unless they have a valid medical exemption, passengers in the UK who are caught driving without seatbelts face an immediate £100 fine, which rises to £500 if the case proceeds to court. In England, drivers are in charge of children under the age of 14, and occupants in cars, vans, and other goods vehicles must make sure they are buckled up if seatbelts are provided. To ride in a car, a passenger must be at least 14 years old. Having a doctor's letter for a medical reason and being in a vehicle run by the police, fire, or another rescue agency are also exceptions.

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