Drivers have been warned against wearing certain types of sunglasses this summer, or risk paying a £5,000 fine. Some varieties can cause glare while driving, and experts say they may not be safe while travelling on roads.
According to the Highway Code, drivers must slow down or stop when dazzled by sunlight or they could be forced to pay a fine of up to £5,000, the Mirror reports. Tinted glasses, visors and lenses are also prohibited if they limit vision.
Potential penalties range from license points, an unlimited fine, and even possible disqualification. Polarised sunglasses are designed to lessen glare from the sun and, according to reports, UK Google searches for "what are polarised sunglasses" rose by 200 percent during a recent period.
