US EditionDrivers warned of £5,000 fines over car air conditioning as temperatures soar
- UK motorists face fines up to £5,000 this summer if they fail to use air conditioning or maintain ventilation in hot conditions.
- This warning follows forecasts of unusually high temperatures, including a peak of 28C around April 30 or May 1, well above seasonal averages.
- Rule 237 of the Highway Code mandates well-ventilated vehicles to prevent driver drowsiness and impaired control, linking poor ventilation to careless driving penalties.
- Experts stressed that failure to maintain ventilation can cause drowsiness, risking accidents and fines from £1,000 up to £5,000, plus penalty points and possible imprisonment.
- The government emphasizes many Highway Code rules are legal requirements, making compliance crucial to avoid criminal offences or severe legal consequences during hot weather.
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Drivers warned of £5,000 fines over car air conditioning as temperatures soar
Highway Code warning as drivers warned they could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car
·Oxford, United Kingdom
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