Drivers warned they risk fine of £100 for wearing the wrong shoes when it snows

AS the colder weather rolls in, drivers will do anything they can to keep themselves warm in the car through winter.

Thicker boots may keep your feet warm in the snow but they could get you into trouble and you with a heavy fine if you drive in them.

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While wearing inappropriate shoes to drive isn't technically illegal, careless driving due to unsuitable footwear can get you into trouble.

Rule 97 of the Highway Code states that before heading off on a drive, you must ensure that "clothing and footwear do not prevent you using the controls in a correct manner".

If you are stopped by the police for careless driving and they decide your footwear caused the problem, you can face up to a £100 on-the-spot fine plus penalty points on your licence.

If you do need heavier boots for snow or cold weather conditions when you're out and about, it's best to take an additional, safer pair of shoes to drive in too.

It isn't just cold weather shoes that can be a problem.

In the summer, many drivers opt to get behind the wheel in flip flops or even barefoot.

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Flip flops can cause problems behind the wheel, particularly because they can easily slip off or get wedged under the cars pedals, which can be incredibly dangerous.

High heels are another common choice of footwear that can get drivers into trouble if they affect your ability to drive.

Worried about breaking down in the cold weather and not wearing the appropriate shoes?

Here's a few essentials you can pack in your car, just in case:

Pack a pair of wellies, they'll help keep feet warm when leaving the car.

Make a flask up of a hot drink before leaving the house to combat the cold when waiting for help.

A torch is a must, especially if a driver is travelling at night.

It's not always the well lit roads that cars breakdown on.

Here are the winter road trip essentials you can't leave home without.

What can you do and can't you do when driving in the snow?

Don't leave these things in your car over the winter period.