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Wearing Everyday Item While Driving in Sunny Weather May Land You with £100 Fine
Motoring experts warn that tinted sunglasses, dirty windscreens and poor control in bright glare can trigger penalties of up to £4,700.
- Drivers in Britain could face penalties up to £4,700 for motoring offences that become more likely during sunny weather, often involving restricted visibility or damaged windscreens.
- Keith Hawes, director of Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, warned that sun glare is "one of the most underestimated hazards on the road," reducing visibility and reaction time for drivers.
- Highway Code Rule 94 advises against wearing tinted visors or sunglasses that impair vision; if police determine eyewear has obscured a driver's view, it could result in a £100 fine.
- Under Regulation 30, driving with a cracked windscreen can lead to fines of up to £2,500, while Highway Code Rule 226 requires headlights during sun glare or face £1,000 penalties.
- The RAC cautioned that motorists could face penalties reaching £2,500 if their windscreen wipers aren't functioning properly, as Regulation 34 stipulates all vehicles must be roadworthy with fully operational equipment.
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Motorists could face over £4k in fines on sunny days due to little-known rules
Motorists could face cumulative fines of up to £4,700 for breaking Highway Code visibility rules in sunny weather, including penalties for wearing certain sunglasses alongside other rules
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Motoring experts have warned that little-known driving laws relating to sun glare, what you wear, and vehicle condition could result in cumulative fines of up to £4,700
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