Overview

• Car repair finance experts at Bumper advise motorists to keep a spare pair of legal sunglasses within easy reach to guard against sudden sun glare
• Highway Code Rule 237 requires drivers to slow down or stop when dazzled by bright sunlight or face a £100 on-the-spot fine and three penalty points
• Police may escalate severe sun-glare incidents to dangerous driving, carrying fines up to £5,000 and possible licence bans
• Only category two or three sunglasses are considered safe for driving, while dark-tinted category four lenses and fashion frames risk vision obstruction
• Drivers who wear prescription glasses should opt for prescription sunglasses or anti-glare coatings and ensure their DVLA records reflect their current address to avoid fines of up to £1,000