As the countdown for the summer holidays begins, families across the country will have made or be making plans for staycations, road trips and staying over with friends and family.
With this in mind, Louise Thomas, motor insurance expert at Confused.com has issued advice on driving safely on the road this summer and the little-known car packing rule that if broken could end up landing you an on-the-spot fine.
From expensive fines to points on your licence, Louise said overloading your car could cost you. She said: “Packing for a holiday or a road trip often leads to high levels of luggage in the back of your car.
"However, a restricted view can land you a £2,500 fine and 3 penalty points if this is considered to be dangerous.
"Take more than one car if you need to When going away it can be hard to pack light, if you’re packing the car too tightly it may be best to take another car so that you don’t restrict your view putting yourself and others on the road at risk."
Louise added: “Driving in the summer can often lead to a higher number of road accidents due to multiple factors. For example, heavy traffic or weather conditions such as high temperatures or the sun in your eyes, can make driving this time of year particularly difficult.
"It’s always important to make sure you can drive safely and comfortably by wearing the correct eyewear for visibility and having enough ventilation in the car.
“If the worst were to happen and you break a traffic offence that causes an accident, your insurer may not pay out. For peace of mind, you should always check your car insurance policy before setting off for any journey this summer.”
