Drivers could be fined a staggering £5,000 for wearing sunglasses, as well as certain types of footwear and even baggy jeans.
Motoring experts citing the Highway Code say you could find yourself with a £100 on-the-spot fine and three penalty points for careless driving if you wear inappropriate clothing that restricts you from manoeuvring correctly. If the incident were to go to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.
Rule 97 of the code states "the clothing and footwear you choose to wear whilst you are driving must not prevent you from using the controls in the correct manner". Car and vehicle financing company CarMoney has now identified seven common items of clothing most of us have worn while driving that could be restricting.
