Motorists have been advised to keep one part of their car clean to prevent fines (Image: Getty)
A motoring expert has urged all drivers to one part of their car to prevent significant consequences – .
Whilst few drivers enjoy spending time outside with the buckets and brushes in cold weather, during winter due to the .
However, a motoring expert at recommended that all drivers make sure their are visible in order to avoid penalties.
They said: “The number plates on your vehicle should be legible at all times, and drivers caught with an obstructed plate could .
“Something as simple as a build-up of dirt and dust can block the letters and numbers, so it’s important to clean your vehicle regularly to ensure your number plate is always visible.”
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Drivers must keep their vehicle’s number plate clean enough to be identifiable by cameras (Image: Getty)
Driving a car that features dirty number plates is considered against the Highway Code since it restricts road users, authorities and traffic cameras from identifying the vehicle.
In addition to being stopped by a police officer, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras can also catch road users breaking this law.
Motorists caught behind the wheel of a car with a dirty or covered number plate can face fines of up to £1,000 and three penalty points on their driving licence.
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LKQ Euro Car Parts reassured motorists that they do not need to clean the whole vehicle, but should regularly wash the number plates for it to remain legal.
They added: “If you don’t have time to clean your whole vehicle, make sure to check your numberplate on a regular basis and give it a quick wash down with a sponge and some soapy water so it remains legible and within regulations.
“This should only take a minute or two, and can mean you avoid a hefty fine.”
Like the rest of the bodywork, it is best to apply warm and soapy water to the number plate, avoiding harsh chemicals that could damage the plastic plate.