You could be banned from driving or jailed today

Driving without glasses is illegal and motorists caught without them could be issued with fines, penalty points or even banned from the roads.

Rule 92 of the Highway Code says motorists must be able to read a vehicle number plate from a distance of at least 20 metres.

The code also says if you wear glasses or need contact lenses these must be worn at all times when in control of a vehicle.

It’s unlikely police officers would be able to know who needs glasses or not but poor visibility could lead to careless driving such as sudden last-minute braking and failing to identify hazards.

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