Scottish football fans could face a fine of up to £1,000 for flying a flag out of their car window.
The country is gearing up for the start of Euro 2020, which kicks off from later this evening.
It will also see Scotland’s men take part in their first major tournament since the 1998 World Cup in France.
Football fans across the country have been dusting off their flags ahead of the national team’s first game against Czech Republic on Monday afternoon.
Select Car Leasing has warned fans of the dangers of hanging their flags out of their car - which could potentially obscure your vision, reports Wales Online.
There is no specific offence for driving with a flag attached to your car and most on sale are perfectly legal if fitted correctly.
But one that is particularly large and obscures the driver’s vision could risk convening Regulation 30 of The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, which states motorists must have a full view of the road and traffic ahead.
A flag that could cause danger to pedestrians or other road users could fall foul of Regulation 53 of the same regulation, which also covers ‘mascot, emblems or other ornamental objects’ attached to motors.
The rule states mascots must not be positioned ‘where it is likely to strike any person with whom the vehicle may collide unless the mascot is not liable to cause injury’.
Breaking the rules could see drivers of cars or small vans slapped with a £1,000 fine.
Graham Conway, general manager of Select Car Leasing said: “With the Euros set to get underway this week, excitement is building.
"Especially as football fans have had to wait a year after the tournament was delayed by the Covid crisis.
"Showing your support with a flag, scarf or mascot won’t be a problem for most.
“But it’s important to make sure the driver’s vision is never impaired by anything you attach to your vehicle.
“Not only could it risk causing an accident, but it could also hit you in the pocket.
“If you’re planning on flying a flag or attaching a mascot to your motor, make sure it can’t pose a risk to you or anyone else.”
