With Scotland being battered by Storms Arwen and Barra, driving conditions this December have been far from ideal.
Motorists need to make sure they take extra care when out on the road this winter to minimise the risk of getting into an accident - or landing themselves in trouble with the law.
One rule that many drivers may not be aware of involves driving through puddles of water.
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Although the urge to steer into a puddle may be strong, you could actually be hit with a hefty fine if that water ends up soaking a pedestrian.
As reported by WalesOnline, it doesn't matter whether you drench the person accidentally or on purpose, either way you may find yourself in major trouble.
What does the law say about splashing pedestrians?
Under section three of the Road Traffic Act 1988, it is an offence to drive "without reasonable consideration for other persons" and this includes any instance of "driving through a puddle causing pedestrians to be splashed".
This means that while it might seem like a harmless prank, soaking pedestrians with your car is illegal.
If the act was found to be purposeful, then you could also be slapped with a public order offence, which is intended to penalise the use of violence or intimidation.
How much could you be fined?
According to British law, there's a maximum fine of £5,000 for drivers who drive through a puddle, causing pedestrians to be splashed.
How much you're fined depends on your intentions and how much they display what "amounts to a clear act of incompetence, selfishness, impatience or aggressiveness".
However, it's more likely that you'll be given a £100 fine and three points on your licence.
If you refuse to pay and end up in court, you could be facing the maximum £5,000 fine.
