Brits issued £100 fine warning as UK temperatures could reach 37C
British drivers could be fined £100 for making a simple mistake behind the wheel during a severe heatwave that will hit the UK from Tuesday. Drivers who wear the wrong sunglasses while in control of their vehicle could be billed £100 at the scene, experts have warned. Although wearing sunglasses is not completely against the rules, drivers need to make sure they follow certain rules. The Highway Code states that drivers should not wear tinted glasses, contact lenses or visors if they restrict vision. This is a problem that particularly occurs at night and can also cause road users to be caught out during periods of poor visibility.
The warning comes as Britain braces for a sweltering heatwave on Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures likely to reach 37°C. Keith Hawes, Director Nationwide Vehicle Contracts He said: “Sunglasses can reduce sun glare while driving, but drivers need to be careful as they can cause LCD screens such as GPS and instrument clusters to appear black or faded, leading to lack of attention while driving.”
Lawyers for Stephensons previously said: “Eyeglass experts should be able to advise on the correct tint percentage for driving. Driving without due care and attention attracts a £100 fixed penalty and 3 penalty points.”
Not all sunglasses are the same; Different lenses have different levels of light transmittance. Sunglasses that transmit only 3% to 8% of light should not be used because the roads are too dark.
By the way, sunglasses with light transmittance below 75% should not be used at night.
The AA has previously warned: “Sunglasses sold for general use may be too dark for driving. Additionally, fashion frames can block your peripheral vision if they are not the right style, so it is best to choose your glasses carefully.”
But experts offer zone They warned that sunglasses could lead to drivers being fined for “dangerous driving” in some serious cases.
Quotezone CEO Greg Wilson previously said: “Sunglasses are labeled in four categories to indicate whether they are suitable for use on the road. The average pair of sunglasses is ‘category two’ and therefore suitable for driving.”
“However, ‘category four’ darker sunglasses, small fashion glasses, yellow-tinted glasses or glasses with wide side arms may be deemed too dangerous to enter.”
