If you’re going on a staycation in the UK or visiting family and friends for a special occasion, you might need to rent a car for your travels. However, sometimes you might find yourself in a tricky situation where you have received a fine for speeding or parking. But how does this work when being caught in a rental car? Let’s find out.
Receiving a speeding ticket or parking fine can ruin anyone’s day - let alone if you are away from home and not in your own vehicle. To ensure drivers can hire a vehicle with the best knowledge of the laws of the road, car rental platform DiscoverCars.com has compiled advice on what to do when receiving a fine in a rented car.
When driving a rental car in either England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, there are specific rules on what will lead to a fine, and how the situation can be resolved, which DiscoverCars.com outlines below: How many times have you rented a car? (Image: Getty) Car experts urge motorists to never ignore a fine in a rented vehicle Whether it’s for parking or speeding, the experts say do not ignore a fine, and the same applies for additional charges or admin payments to the rental company for handling it. For parking fines that are left on your rental vehicle, inform the rental company about any charges as soon as you are aware of them.
For speeding fines, as these can appear a period of time after the alleged incident, DiscoverCars.com suggest resolving them as soon as possible. Recommended reading: .
