While most motorists have sat through a theory test, many are still unaware of driving habits that could land them serious fines.
The car fines team over at ThriftyFamily have pulled together some of the most commonly asked driving questions on Google for 2023.
Many of these queries could land car users thousands in fines if they don't know the rules around them.
The experts collated and analysed the 100 most commonly asked driving questions and narrowed them down to the top 10 based on search volume.
The 10 most commonly Googled driving questions that could land road users fines
The most commonly searched questions, their search volumes and the potential fines drivers could face by not knowing these are as follows:
Can you park on single or double yellow lines?
Volume: 9,800
Fines: Up to £800
- Is it illegal to drive barefoot or in flip flops?
Volume: 5,200
Fines: Up to £2,500
- Can I drive without an MOT?
Volume: 4,000
Fines: Up to £2,500
- What is the drink driving limit?
Volume: 2,100
Fines: Unlimited
- Is it illegal to park on the pavement?
Volume: 2,100
Fines: Up to £105
- How much is a speeding ticket?
Volume: 1,300
Fines: Up to £2,500
- How to avoid paying a bus lane fine?
Volume: 1,100
Fines: Up to £160
- Can I drive with broken ribs?
Volume: 800
Fines: Up to £1,000
- Can you park anywhere with a disabled badge?
Volume: 800
Fines: Unlimited
- Is it illegal to eat and drive?
Volume: 800
Fines: £100
Of the findings, Janine Marsh, car fines expert from ThriftyFamily said: “The most searched for driving questions over the last year indicate that many motorists are still unaware of the serious fines associated with the highway code.
"It’s essential that drivers stick to the rules of the road all-year-round to avoid unlimited fines, points and even life imprisonment in some cases.”
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Is it illegal to drive barefoot or in flip flops?
According to Highway Code Rule 97, not wearing proper footwear could impede proper vehicle control and/or full view of the road and traffic ahead.
This can land drivers a £1,000 fine (£2,500 for passenger-carrying vehicles, or goods vehicles) and 3 penalty points.
With 5,200 Brits searching for this very year, it is essential that drivers know that inappropriate footwear like sliders, flip flops or even just wearing your socks is not advised, especially during the winter months and could even be illegal.
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