Every driver in Britain warned of £5K fine THIS WEEKEND over common mistake – how to avoid penalty
BRITS are being warned that a simple driving mistake could cost them £5,000 over the weekend.
The warning comes as the UK braces for a
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An urgent warning has gone out to drivers ahead of the weekend
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Wearing sandals whilst driving the car could lead to a hefty fine
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The news comes as the UK braces for a heatwave
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This includes being dressed appropriately.
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If you are found to be 'driving without due care and attention', you face an on-the-spot £100 fine.
Three points could also be added to your license.
If the matter escalates to court, you could face fines of up to £5000.
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Speaking to the Express, John Wilmot, CEO and founder of LeaseLoco said: "It's easy to overlook how your choice of clothing or footwear can affect your driving, especially in hot weather, but even something as simple as a pair of flip-flops or a long skirt can reduce your control of a vehicle.
"If this leads to an accident or you're stopped by police, you could face serious consequences.
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'So we're urging all drivers to think practically before getting behind the wheel this spring and summer - your outfit shouldn't compromise your safety or anyone else's."
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The country is bracing for highs of 29C today, with the East of England likely facing the hottest temperatures.
In some areas, meteorologists have forecast highs of 33C and have said the heatwave will continue through to the end of the week.
A heatwave is when temperatures exceed thresholds in a certain area for over three days.
Across the north and west of the UK, this is 25C and in the Home Counties and London it is 28C.
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Wearing flip-flops in cars
Wearing flip-flops in the car isn't technically illegal, but it still could lead to you being fined.
Rule 97 of the Highway Code states that you must be adequately prepared to drive.
This includes having enough petrol and wearing appropriate clothes.
Wearing flip-flops can count as being inadequately prepared since it could interfere with your ability to use the pedals.
That could lead to a £100 fine and 3 points on your license.
If the case escalates to court, then the fine could rise to £5000.
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