Drivers are being warned against cranking up the tunes this bank holiday weekend as it could actually land you with a fine of up to £1,000.
Due to a highway code introduced last year, drivers across Scotland and the rest of the UK could be hit with a fine as well as up to six penalty points if caught changing a tune while behind the wheel. The reminder comes from experts at Compare the Market, with the price comparison site carrying out research that found 82 per cent of people are more confident listening to music when driving.
Julie Daniels from the car insurance team at Compare the Market reminds drivers that: “Our research shows that 82 per cent of motorists feel more confident while driving with music playing, however drivers should keep in mind that while it is not illegal to play music loudly in your car, using a device to change the song while driving is.