Warning drivers could be slapped with £5,000 fine for wearing everyday item of clothing

DRIVERS could be slapped with an eye watering £5,000 fine – just for wearing an everyday item of clothing in the car.

Clobber such as baggy jeans and even long dresses have been branded inappropriate and you can face on-the-spot fines of £100.

GettyClobber such as baggy jeans and even long dresses have been branded inappropriate and you can face on-the-spot fines of £100[/caption]

To top it off, drivers could also be hammered with three penalty points if nabbed by the cops in items which also include a pair of shades.

Astonishingly, these fines can increase to £5,000 plus nine penalty points and even a driving ban if the case is taken to court.

This is because these items could restrict manoeuvring in your car, lead to dangerous driving or even stop you driving safely.

As a result, drivers are being urged to familiarise themselves with rule 97 in the Highway Code.

The rule states drivers must have “footwear and clothing which does not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner.”

So, maybe think twice if you’re getting behind the wheel in a pair of baggy trousers – because they could get tangled on the break or clutch pedals.

And, if that leads to an accident, you will be charged by police with careless driving and face huge fines.

Other everyday items in the firing line include Maxi dresses, which while might make motorists look beach-ready, could in fact get caught underneath the pedals and lead to a nasty accident.

And don’t even think about sliding into a pair of flip flops before hitting the open road, because the rule states clearly shoes with a sole less than 10mm thick are “unsafe” to drive in.

High heels will also leave you teetering towards a nasty fine as well, despite around 40 percent of women admitting to driving in them.

But high heels are not practical for pushing down the pedals as the heel can get wedged underneath.

This can also prevent drivers from pushing the pedal all the way down which is vital when breaking in an emergency.

Chunky boots can also lead to a big chunk coming out your bank account – because while these might look ideal, they can result in the driver touching more than one pedal at once.

Instead, motorists have been advised to keep a pair of suitable driving shoes in the car.

Alastair Grier, managing director of CarMoney, said: “If you are planning on driving somewhere where the dress code is smart, we recommend you take a change of sensible shoes for the car ride.”

Mr Grier recommended choosing footwear that is “narrow enough” to touch pedals individually.

Sunglasses with too dark lenses or chunky frames will also cast a shadow over your finances if you’re caught in an inappropriate pair while driving.

Because while they are an essential eye protection accessory, some styles can restrict vision while driving.

While some lenses might be tinted too dark and restrict daylight vision on the road while bulky frames can cause a blind spot.

Therefore drivers have been advised to test them out first or stick to using built-in car sun visors.