As with any large sporting event, people are only too likely to want to show their support by taking part in football-themed events of their own, with many even wanting to decorate their homes for viewing parties over the next few weeks. For many years, cars in particular have become a key way for supporters to show their enthusiasm for the sport, with flags and stickers often appearing on vehicles even outside of large tournaments, to show their passion for their top team.
With retailers selling a range of footie-themed air fresheners, flags and vinyl stickers to help supporters get into the tournament spirit, it could be worth thinking twice before dressing up your car in national colours, as accessories can land drivers with hefty fines and points on their licence.
Although novelty car accessories aren’t banned by any specific laws, Rule 30 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 states that the driver must, at all times, ‘have a full view of the road and traffic ahead of the motor vehicle’.
