🚗✨ Feeling festive? Decorating your car for Christmas is a fun way to spread holiday cheer, but beware—you might be risking a £50 fine! While it’s not illegal to jazz up your ride with Christmas decorations, there are a few rules to keep in mind to avoid getting into trouble. 🚨
In Poole, Dorset, a driver was stopped by police for covering their car in hundreds of multicoloured Christmas lights, which could have led to a fine and penalty points! 🎄
Here’s what to avoid:
– Don’t obstruct your view or the road with decorations.
– Avoid adding lights that could confuse other drivers—red lights at the front or non-standard colours at the rear are a no-go.
– Ensure decorations can’t fall off and potentially cause accidents.
– Be extra cautious with anything attached to the outside of your vehicle.
Drive safely, and stay in the holiday spirit! 🎅🏼 The RAC suggests that magnetic signs, stickers, and festive wraps are generally fine if they don’t block your license plate or view.
As always, make sure you’ve got a clear view of the road—you wouldn’t want three extra penalty points or a £1,000 fine dampening your holiday fun! 🚦
Stay safe and have a merry and responsible Christmas on the road! 🎁