Drivers face £100 fines and three points on their licence for driving at sunset in October. As the sun sets earlier and earlier this month, motorists risk being slapped with three-figure fines as the clocks change and skies become darker earlier.

Speaking out in October, John Wilmot, CEO and founder of car leasing deals comparison site LeaseLoco.com, warned driving in sunsets can be "challenging" with the sun likely to dazzle drivers and reduce vision.

John said: "The sun is starting to set earlier, which means a lot of us will be on our way home from work as daylight fades. Sunsets may look beautiful, but driving directly into the sun can be challenging.

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"The glare can reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents if motorists don't take extra care.

"We've shared some of the things drivers can do to ensure they're being safe when driving in low sun such as having a clear windscreen, adjusting their seat to use the sun visor properly and keeping their washer fluid topped up."

Rule 237 of the Highway Code, states that drivers should slow down or pull over if they become "dazzled by bright sunlight." The RAC said: "The consequences of not driving safely due to being blinded by the sun - whether that's as a result of not wearing sunglasses, not using a vehicle's sun visor or not slowing down or pulling over - are severe.

"If a police officer deems you to be driving without due care and attention you would be faced with an on-the-spot fine of £100 and three penalty points on your licence."

The advice, according to Rule 237 of the Highway Code means that, although it's not a legal requirement to drive wearing sunglasses in bright conditions, you could be breaking the law if you don't slow down or stop if you become temporarily blinded by the sun.

And in particularly serious cases, police have the power to take the matter to court, where a fine could rise to £5,000.

Drivers risk £100 fine 'and three points' for driving at sunset in October - Birmingham Live