Driving through a puddle or vaping at wheel could land you with £5,000 fine

Drivers are being warned of five unusual driving offences that could result in thousands in fines and penalty points.

While speeding is the most common offence, with the Home Office reporting 6,000 fines are given out every day, there are some more unusual things that can get you fined between £100 to £5,000, such as vaping or going through a puddle. Motoring experts at ATS Euromaster researched the most bizarre, and potentially unheard of, driving fines.

Having pet passengers – up to £5,000 fine