AA warns drivers face £1,000 fine for having sat nav mounted in car

The AA has warned drivers face eye-watering £1,000 fines if they have a sat nav mounted at the front of their car. Road users are being warned by experts that using a mobile phone or sat-nav without it being in a fixed holder could result in six penalty points and a £1,000 fine. The AA warned: "Remember to be careful where you mount your device as there could also be repercussions if you do not have a full view of the road ahead.

" On its website, the motoring agency has a handy list of tips, tricks and hacks for motorists with sat navs. It explained: "You can't blame the satnav if you commit an offence or have an accident – it's your fault. People have been marooned in fords, driven into rivers and down railways because their satnav told them to.



If the road looks wrong, don't take it." READ MORE Met Office speaks out over UK being hit by 'notable' snow next week The AA also warned motorists that thieves target sat navs - so one being visible puts your car and motor at a risk of a break-in as criminals try to get their hands on the potentially very expensive tech devices, which are hugely popular. The AA said: "If you have a large vehicle or a caravan, you can't be sure that a road is suitable just because the satnav tells you to go down it.

Watch for signs, particularly height, weight or width restrictions. A satnav can give all sorts of information about where you are going, much of which you don't need. "The satnav should be in your line of sight.

You don't want to have to look down or turn your head a long way, but it shouldn’t block your view of the road. Put it where it won't injure anyone in an accident." It went on: "Programming on the move will take one hand from the wheel, two eyes from the road and your brain from driving.

"Always pull over before adjusting settings." The AA also urged motorists to check routes are practical before committing to them, as well as updating sat navs regularly and utilising all the features you possibly can, so you're getting the most out of the piece of kit..