It is the second time the Prime Minister has received a fine from police
Rishi Sunak has been issued with a “conditional offer of fixed penalty” by Lancashire Constabulary for failing to wear a seatbelt while filming a social media clip in the back of a moving car.Last year, he paid a fixed-penalty notice for attending Boris Johnson's surprise birthday party during the “partygate” scandal.
Drivers and passengers over the age of 14 caught not wearing their seatbelts can be fined up to £500.“No matter who you are it is important to wear your seatbelt when in the car,” an AA spokesman said.In a statement, the force said:"You will be aware that a video has been circulating on social media showing an individual failing to wear a seatbelt while a passenger in a moving car in Lancashire.
"After looking into this matter, we have today issued a 42-year-old man from London with a conditional offer of fixed penalty." Earlier, A Downing Street spokesman said “of course” the Prime Minister does not believe anyone is above the law, adding that he “believes it is important for people to wear their seatbelt”.Mr Sunak “fully accepts this was a mistake and apologises”, the spokesman added.“It was an error of judgment, he removed it for a short period of time to
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