Five driving laws everyone forgets about that could land you hefty fine

A solicitor has shared the 'little-known' driving laws that could catch you out this summer - leaving you with a fine.

Wanting to keep you safe on the roads while avoiding an unwanted expense, the legal expert from Stuart Miller solicitors has taken to social media to share the five laws you need to keep in mind, especially as temperature start to increase.

TikTok user @defence_solicitors said: "Do not wear flip flops - they can increase the risk of dangerous driving as it increases the risk of the driver's foot slipping off the pedal.

"In the most serious of cases, this can lead to a fine of up to £5,000, nine penalty points and even a driving ban."

Next, he says having a "lack of ventilation" in your vehicle can cause unwanted and avoidable issues. The reason for this is to stop you from falling asleep at the wheel.

He said: "Failing to use air conditioning or opening your window could violate the Highway Code. The reason for this is to prevent drowsiness.

"You could be fined up to £1,000 or get three penalty points on your licence."

While you should remain hydrated at all times, drinking water behind the wheel could not only put your safety at risk, but the safety of others, too. It all depends on how you do it, according to the expert.

He added: "If it distracts you, you could face a careless driving charge. This could get you a fine of £100 and three penalty points but it can rise to £2,500 or a disqualification if it involves an accident."

Moving onto point four, he says you can receive a fine for being unable to operate a vehicle due to eye irritations. This can be caused by common seasonal allergies such as hay fever.

"This could get you a £2,500 fine," he said.

Finally, according to Rule 237, you should pull over or slow down if you're being dazzled by sunlight. If you decide to ignore this, you could be fined up to £5,000 and receive three penalty points.

Commenting on his post, one user said: "Great advice, if everyone follow all these rules, then there will less chance of roads accidents."

Another user added: "Forget the sun glare what about blinding bright white lights from cars?"

A third user said: "OMG, I have mad hay fever with how am I supposed to stop sneezing this is ridiculous."