Drivers warned they can be fined £5,000 for wearing the wrong sunglasses

All drivers in the UK have been warned they face a £5,000 fine and three-points on their license for wearing the wrong sunglasses to drive. The warning comes ahead of this weekend's heatwave.

Over the coming week, temperatures are set to rise across Britain, reaching highs of 33 degrees in London on Friday. The soaring temperatures are likely to mean a lot more sun than usual.

As such, drivers are likely to don a pair of shades. But few people realize that wearing the wrong pair could land you with a fine. That's not to say you can't or shouldn't wear sunglasses, but if they obstruct your view enough for it to be considered dangerous, it could get you in trouble.

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A motoring expert has now issued a warning. Andrew Jervis from ClickMechanic said: "Many of us will welcome a few days of sun, but it could spell disaster for unprepared motorists. We all have a responsibility to drive with care and attention, and we need to be on alert for anything that can affect our ability to do that. Sun glare is often tricky to drive with as it can affect how we perceive the road conditions, while an unexpected short burst of light from behind a cloud can really harm our ability to see."

"It can be worse when the roads are wet after a rainy spell, with sunlight reflecting off puddles and into our eyes. It’s important to be on guard for the adverse effects of sun glare while driving, whether this is through wearing sunglasses, removing any shiny objects from the dashboard or lowering the sun visors.”

The AA cited glare as one of the main causes of road traffic accidents and state "the right pair of sunglasses can prevent it."