"If you wear inappropriate clothing that restricts manoeuvring correctly, you could find yourself with a £100 on-the-spot fine and three penalty points on your licence for careless driving.
"If an incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban."
Rule 97 of the Highway Code makes drivers aware of what they should do before setting off, including having the correct documentation.
It also states that drivers should ensure that "clothing and footwear do not prevent you from using the controls in the correct manner".
For motorcyclists, Rule 84 suggests that they should wear suitable clothing - like strong boots and gloves - to help protect them in the event of a collision.
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