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UK drivers warned they could be fined £1,000 for driving in these winter clothes

With Christmas approaching, UK drivers are being warned that wearing winter clothes while driving could lead to fines, Clare Freemantle, Sales and Marketing Director at Harwoods Group, said motorists could face a £1,000 fine for wrapping up this winter.
Motoring experts warn that gloves can loosen grip while scarves, hats, puffer jackets and ear warmers can block sightlines or muffle sirens, impairing controls and awareness under Rule 97 of the Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act .
Under current enforcement rules, drivers caught with objects that obstruct vision can be fined £100 initially, with prosecutions leading to higher penalties under the Road Traffic Act.
An industry figure warned that wearing such clothing can lead to a £5,000 fine and three points on a licence, with Clare Freemantle advising drivers to heat cars and wear lighter clothing.
As winter arrives, motoring experts say this guidance may prompt drivers to change clothing choices and pre-heat cars to avoid legal and safety trouble this winter.

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