Giving your car a festive makeover could land you with the unwanted Christmas gifts of a £5,000 fine and penalty points on your licence, motoring experts have warned. While homes across the country are festooned with fairy lights, baubles and fake snow, many Brits also like to give their vehicles a touch of Yuletide cheer.
This can include large Santa hats, reindeer antlers and even dashboard Christmas trees that play Jingle Bells. But with these fun items comes a warning that if they fall off while on the road and obstruct another vehicle, you could be in line for some serious trouble.
That's because if these dislodged festive trinkets cause an accident motorists could be charged with "driving without reasonable consideration for other road users”. Graham Conway, managing director of Select Car Leasing, explained: "For most people Christmas is a time of fun and celebration - and many like to extend this vibe to their vehicles.
