England flags could land van contract hire drivers in trouble
Friday 25 June 2010 Back to Blog
Van contract hire drivers and other motorists could risk getting in trouble with the police by attaching England flags to their vehicles, it has been warned.
With England still in the World Cup, many football fans are showing their support with St George's Crosses flying from their vans or cars.
But they have been advised to take care to fasten them securely so they do not cause an accident, Thisislocallondon.co.uk reports.
Daniel Berke, head of motoring at law firm Lewis Hymanson Small in Manchester, told the news provider: "Drivers can face prosecution under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Act 1986 which demands 'vehicles, parts or accessories shall be such that they are not likely to cause danger to other road users'.
"A flag coming loose and hitting a motorcyclist in the face is enough to cause an accident and the car driver may be liable for criminal prosecution."
England made it into the last 16 of the World Cup with a one-nil victory over Slovenia on Wednesday.