Pack carefully - how overloading your vehicle could lead to a £100 fine

Families making a getaway for half-term – or even making early plans for their summer holidays – should be careful when packing. Though it's tempting to load up everything including the kitchen sink, especially if you're camping, improperly packed cars can be construed as dangerous by police, to the point where driving one could see you slapped with a £300 fine and three penalty points.

Some drivers think they can get away with this by simply leaving their rear windows clear, but blocking your rearward visibility isn't actually illegal. Provided both of your exterior mirrors are clear and visible, there's no requirement for a central interior mirror. Think of the number of vans without a rear window...