Motor expert warns doing this to your car at Christmas could land you with a £1,000 fine
Christmas decorations fitted to vehicles may look festive and fun but could dramatically backfire with motorists at considerable risk.
Motorists could be fined up to £1,000 for installing a Christmas decorations on their vehicles ahead of the big day.
Wrapping Christmas lights around a car’s bodywork may appear harmless and a fun way to celebrate the holidays.
However, experts have stressed road users may not be aware of "hidden risks" including key driving rules which could see massive penalties applied.
Road users may not be aware that the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 clearly state what can and cannot be used.
The rules make clear that any coloured lights not native to a vehicle should not be used.
Motorists could land themselves in extra trouble if they wrap blue flashing lights around their vehicle.
This could be seen as impersonating an ambulance, police car or another emergency service vehicle which is against the law.
Experts at Family Car Deals explained: "Decorating your car for Christmas might seem fun, but some accessories come with hidden risks.
"Trendy interior LED lights, purchased nearly three million times, could violate UK lighting regulations if improperly installed, leading to a £1,000 penalty."
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Only white lights are permitted at the front of a car, with red lights only allowed at the rear.
Meanwhile, LED lights should not cause discomfort or dazzle other road users as this could become a safety risk.
Extra lighting fitted inside a car should not flash as this could cause a major distraction to other road users.
However, specialists have warned that it’s not just LED lighting which could give motorists a headache this Christmas, with other decorations also a risk.
Family Car Deals added: "Another festive favourite, seatbelt covers, ranked seventh in popularity with over two million sales and pose a surprising safety hazard.
"Oversized plush designs, though cosy, can compromise seatbelt positioning, making them less effective in collisions and increasing the risk of injuries."
