The sunshine has been welcomed by most people this week - but driving in sunny weather could see you fined up to £2,500.
Having the sun in your eyes and the bright glare off car bonnets can sometimes make it impossible to see the road ahead clearly.
It is the responsibility of drivers to make sure they can see, and if you have a crash which was caused by you not being able to see due to the sun, you could be charged with careless driving.
This could result in points on your licence and a hefty fine.
The on the spot fine is £100, but if you're charged and sentenced in court it would be a lot higher.
This could also void your insurance.
However, you need to be careful what sunglasses you wear, as those with too much tint could also impair your vision.
The AA recommends always carrying a spare pair of sunglasses suitable for driving in your car, and having regular eye checks.
You can read more here: http://www.theaa.com/public_affairs/reports/driving-in-sunglasses.html
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