Motorists are urged to be cautious this Halloween and told that their Halloween costumes could land them with a hefty fine.

Drivers could be fined a whopping £5000 if they if their costume restricts their ability behind the wheel.

Millions of Brits will dress as spooky characters such as vampires, ghouls and witches as part of the annual scary celebration – the first one since Covid restrictions were fully lifted earlier this year.

And while Trick or Treating and Halloween-themed parties are all part of the fun, being hit with points on your licence and a hefty fine is a shock too far.

Experts at leading motoring association MotorEasy have urged those taking to the roads this October 31 to be wary of what they’re wearing in case it lands them in trouble with the law.

Rule 97 of the Highway Code states: “You should ensure clothing and footwear do not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner.”

MotorEasy founder and CEO, Duncan McClure Fisher, said: “This usually applies to things such as flip-flops and narrow skirts.

“But if your devil hooves or Harley Quinn stilettos affect your ability to safely manoeuvre your vehicle this Halloween, you could be charged with careless driving and handed a £100 on-the-spot fine.

“And if this careless driving leads to a more serious incident, a prison jumpsuit might be more suitable garb as it could see you end up in court – with the potential for a fine of up to £5,000, nine endorsement points and even a driving ban.

“So we would urge those doing the driving on or around Halloween this year to check whatever costume they have chosen does impact on their skills as doing so could also result in causing serious harm to fellow motorists and pedestrians.”

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