DRIVERS have been given a stern warning over driving in fancy Christmas wear this festive period.
Those caught wearing fancy shoes or new pricey frocks could be slapped with a whopping £5,000 fine and get points added to their licence.
Experts have told millions of Brits that just because its Christmas they shouldn't get complacent on the roads and should keep safety as a top priority.
It might be tempting to stick on some fancy heels and jump into the front seat on your way to the family party but swapping for a much sturdier pair of trainers or boots could make a world of difference.
Sometimes fashionable footwear can also be very impractical and spell disaster on the roads.
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This often stems from shoes with a spiked heels or other fancy additions on the back and bottom easily getting in the way of your control over the pedals while behind the wheel.
And while it isn’t actually illegal to drive in fancy footwear, if you cause an accident and the police don't appreciate your nice clean pair of shoes as suitable they can ruin your Christmas with a £5,000 fine.
To make matters wildly worse a nine point fine can also be given out and permanently fixed onto your licence.
This also counts for those thinking of slipping off their shoes when they get into their motor as barefoot driving is a big no.
Graham Conway, managing director of Select Car Leasing, said: “It's not illegal to drive shoeless or in improper footwear, but all drivers have a responsibility to operate their cars in a safe manner.
"This includes being able to use the pedals properly.
“Over Christmas and New Year many people wear something on their feet that doesn't appear any other time of year - be it a pair of sparkly high heels or some shiny patent leather shoes with pointy toes.
"However, if your footwear is unsuitable for driving the impact could be huge. Not only could it cost a fine and points, it puts other road users at risk.
The Highway Code makes it clear that all drivers much ensure their "clothing and footwear do not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner".
The RAC also states that your shoes should have a sole no thicker than 10mm and give you enough grip to make sure your foot doesn't slip off the pedals and doesn't limit ankle movement.
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Your shoe shouldn't be too heavy and also not so wide that you could accidentally press on two pedals at once.
Mr Conway went on to tell drivers to think about keeping a spare pair of shoes in your car for those late nights that are sensible for driving in.
But he warned: “If you do change your shoes while sitting in the driver’s seat, make sure you put your original footwear out of the way.
"The last thing you want is your shoes to nudge forward and become lodged under a pedal.”
This comes after the worst date for car park crashes has been revealed as Brits have been warned over chaos this Christmas time.
With many of us scrambling to buy last minute presents and filling up our baskets with the latest festive treats the excitement of a merry Christmas can distract drivers from staying safe.
Meanwhile, the 'number one cause’ of breakdowns in the winter can be easily avoided with a check that's usually completely free.
Elsewhere, it was recently revealed SMART motorways without a hard shoulder are three times more likely to kill or injure drivers, a new study has found.
