Bucket hats could land drivers with whopping £5,000 fines.
Sun-loving Brits looking to shade themselves will need to be careful on what headwear they choose while behind the wheel.
Trendy bucket hats and other summer titfers could land motorists in big trouble on the road.
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Road laws encourage drivers not to wear any type of headwear that could impact their vision.
The Road Traffic Act states that any obstruction to a driver’s vision is considered hazardous.
Bucket hats could land drivers with whopping £5,000 fine. (Jam Press/IKEA)
Drivers stopped for clothing that impairs their driving could face an initial fine of £100.
If the case is taken to court, punishments could increase to £1,000 and three points added to their license.
Fines can even escalate to an eye-watering £5,000, as reported by Need To Know.
With festival season and the long-awaited return of Oasis on the horizon, bucket hats will be out in full swing again this summer.
But the fashion item’s low brim could break the rules of the road by obstructing the driver’s vision.
Known for his iconic style, Liam Gallagher is a huge admirer of the accessory.
Diehard fans might want to save the hat for the field and not the front seat.
Rule 97 of the Highway Code states drivers should wear: “Footwear and clothing which does not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner.”
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