Drivers risk £5,000 fine for not pressing button on dashboard now june's started

ROAD USERS AND MOTORISTS RISK STAGGERING FOUR-FIGURE FINES AS WE HEAD THROUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS AND WARMER PERIOD. 10:31, 01 Jun 2025 Drivers have been warned they face £5,000 fines for

failing to press a key and vital button on their dashboard. Road users and motorists risk staggering four-figure fines as we head through the summer months and warmer period. BigWantsYourCar

said : “Drivers are legally required to remain in full control of their vehicle at all times. During hot weather, failing to keep your vehicle adequately ventilated could result in impaired

focus and drowsiness, both of which can be considered contributing factors to careless or even dangerous driving. “Good ventilation is essential for safe driving. Without adequate airflow,

car interiors can overheat rapidly, leading to fatigue and reduced awareness. Opening a window or using air-con can make a significant difference to your concentration levels on longer

journeys.” READ MORE LLOYDS BANK BRINGS IN BIG CHANGE AND ANYONE WHO IS IN A 'COUPLE' WILL BENEFIT Road users could be hit with fines of up to £5,000, nine penalty points on their

driving licence, or even a driving ban. It comes as June, one of the hottest months of the year, kicks off - with drivers urged to act and protect themselves from fines. Article continues

below A BBC Weather team forecast explains: "Into the start of meteorological summer, long-range weather forecast models continue to show stronger diverging model solutions.

"According to some, much of the UK could eventually see a return to drier and calmer conditions, especially as next week progresses. The latter would correspond to a stronger high

pressure signal over parts of the UK and/or into western continental Europe. Temperatures could remain or return well above average in that case. "By contrast, an increasing number of

long-term weather forecasts show a stronger low pressure signature near the UK bringing a continuation of the rather unsettled and windy conditions, with temperatures lingering around the

seasonal average. Article continues below "However, England, Wales and perhaps parts of Ireland might turn calmer and drier towards the end of next week. There is quite a bit of

uncertainty beyond mid-next week in particular. "In view of this, even cooler-than-average conditions could develop by next weekend, which is consistent with the high pressure shifting

west of Great Britain and Ireland, causing a brisk west to north-westerly flow across the board."