OLD DRIVING LAWS THAT MIGHT CATCH YOU OUT

Honking your horn in aggression, swearing, or using rude gestures towards other road users

Many of us have been guilty of this one, but actually, behaving like this could see you with a fine of £1,000. This is due to the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, which prohibits aggression at the wheel. You could also be stopped for driving without full control of the vehicle, which could get you points on your licence, as well as a fine.



Using your Aircon incorrectly

The recent heatwave probably means most of us won't fall foul of this rule - but Highway Code 237 insists that drivers keep their cars well ventilated at all times. Apparently, this is more to do with drowsiness than overheating, and if you're deemed to be incorrectly ventilating your car, you could face a fine of up to £5,000!



The wrong sunglasses

This seems like lunacy, but according to a combination of rules, wearing the wrong glasses might cost you up to £5,000 or 9 points on your licence. While code 237 states that drivers should slow down - or even stop - if their vision is affected by sunlight, Rule 97 says the clothing you wear shouldn...