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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Katie Weston

Four top tips for heading out at Christmas as Brits warned of little-known driving rules

Experts have given four top tips for motorists heading out this Christmas, as Brits are warned over some more obscure driving rules that could catch you out.

Under English law, you can be fined if you're found to be "in charge" of a car while drunk - without even getting behind the wheel.

Car and van leasing company Vanarama says that simply standing next to your vehicle while under the influence of alcohol could land you with a £2,500 fine and even three months imprisonment.

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