The Highway Code sets out the rules motorists on the UK's roads are required to follow.
In some cases, failure to follow the rules could result in a hefty fine, or points added to your licence. With the August Bank Holiday weekend coming up, many of us are planning to take road trips that could see our cars splashed in muddy puddles, or otherwise be covered in dirt and dust.
But one Highway Code regulation could see you fined up to £1,000 for having a dirty number plate, Lincolnshire Live reports.
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Although there is no law against having a dirty car, there is when it comes to keeping your number plates clear and easy to read. The Highway Code states drivers must take special care to maintain their car and ensure it is working properly, stating "lights, indicators, reflectors and number plates MUST be kept clean and clear".
It's therefore important to keep your plates wiped clean after journeys on dirty roads.
According to the DVLA, drivers are legally required to display their number plate, clearly, at all times, otherwise, they face being handed an on-the-spot £100 fine if they are stopped on public roads.
DVLA rules state: "There is a specific offence under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 of obscuring or allowing a registration mark to be not easily distinguishable.
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