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UK drivers risk fines of up to £5000 this winter if not careful over next few weeks
UK drivers face fines up to £5,000 for breaking winter rules including vaping in cars, unsafe tyre tread, and carrying snow on roofs, with penalties including points and bans.
- Over the coming weeks, UK drivers are warned they could face fines up to £5,000 for breaching lesser-known winter rules, according to guidance.
- Road safety experts warn that vaping in vehicles is technically illegal, and driving too slowly in icy or wet conditions can still result in three penalty points, according to Markus Lindblad from Northerner.
- Practical penalties include on-the-spot £100 fines and three points for vapour clouds impairing driving, while failing to fully de-ice windows can lead to a £60 fine, and serious offences may bring nine points or a driving ban.
- Traffic Scotland amplified winter advice on December 22, 2025, sharing tips via an exclusive USA Today partnership that may not reflect The Herald's view.
- Despite general awareness, experts warn British motorists can still be caught by surprising winter rules like snow on the roof guidance, advising nicotine pouches as a smokeless alternative.
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