Highway Code

With another heatwave expected, drivers are being reminded that wearing flip flops while driving could result in a £1,000 fine and three penalty points.

UK drivers issued £1,000 Highway Code fine warning for driving in summer clothes

More than 53,000 incidents of the mistake have been recorded in recent years, with thousands of UK drivers risking a £100 fine and three penalty points

More than 53,000 incidents of the mistake have been recorded in recent years, with thousands of UK drivers risking a £100 fine and three penalty points

Drivers warned of £100 fines over common motorway mistake

Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined

Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined

Drivers warned they risk £1,000 fines for parking on their street this winter

Drivers who stick to the middle lane encourage surrounding motorists to undertake them - but experts say it's safer in rainy conditions, when everyone slows down

Drivers who stick to the middle lane encourage surrounding motorists to undertake them - but experts say it's safer in rainy conditions, when everyone slows down

Experts urge drivers to always drive in the middle lane in this situation: here’s why

UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer, leaving them open to hefty fines

UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer, leaving them open to hefty fines

Drivers warned they face fines of up £2,500 for summer driving mistake

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

Millions of drivers warned of hefty fines over common roundabout mistake

The Highway Code states that you must not hold and use a mobile phone to text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web, while behind the wheel

The Highway Code states that you must not hold and use a mobile phone to text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web, while behind the wheel

Drivers warned they could be risking fines while waiting at drive-throughs

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

Millions of drivers risking £50 fine over common roundabout mistake

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Motorists warned of £1,000 fine for driving in summer clothing

Scrolling on your phone while waiting in a queue at a drive-through could land you a massive fine

Scrolling on your phone while waiting in a queue at a drive-through could land you a massive fine

Drivers warned they could be risking fines while waiting at drive-throughs

More than half of motorists admit they have done this in the past, despite risking a fine of £60, potentially rising to £2,500 fine

More than half of motorists admit they have done this in the past, despite risking a fine of £60, potentially rising to £2,500 fine

UK drivers warned of offence majority admit to that could land you £2,500 fine

Highway Code: New road rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine. (PA)

Highway Code: New road rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine. (PA)

New Highway Code rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine

Highway Code: New road rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine. (PA)

Highway Code: New road rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine. (PA)

New Highway Code rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine

Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car. (PA)

Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car. (PA)

Drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in car amid UK heatwave

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for their footwear amid UK heatwave. (PA)

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for their footwear amid UK heatwave. (PA)

Driving bare foot or in sandals could cost you a £5,000 fine

Highway Code: UK drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead to £2,500 fines.

Highway Code: UK drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead to £2,500 fines.

Drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead £2,500 fines and prison

Updated Highway Code: All of the changes in 2022 - What UK drivers need to know. (PA)

Updated Highway Code: All of the changes in 2022 - What UK drivers need to know. (PA)

Highway Code rule changes 2022: Everything you need to know

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car. (PA)

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car. (PA)

UK drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car

8 UK driving laws you could break without realising this Bank Holiday. (PA/Canva)

8 UK driving laws you could break without realising this Bank Holiday. (PA/Canva)

8 UK driving laws you could break without realising this bank holiday

Highway Code: New rule could see car passengers hit with £1,000 fine. (PA)

Highway Code: New rule could see car passengers hit with £1,000 fine. (PA)

New Highway Code rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine

New Highway Code: Changes to rules this week could see increase in road rage. (PA)

New Highway Code: Changes to rules this week could see increase in road rage. (PA)

New Highway Code change could lead to increased road rage cases, critics warn

UK drivers face £200 fine amid Highway Code rule change in January. (PA)

UK drivers face £200 fine amid Highway Code rule change in January. (PA)

Highway Code rule change this month means all drivers face £200 fine