Motorist – You wore sunglasses completely wrong! Auto Experts Reveal the Best Solution for Fall Sun Glare (And How the Wrong Tint Can Lead to a Big Fine)

Autumn is the time of golden leaves and blackberry sprinkles – and of being amazed while driving.

Ironically, the problem of glare from the sun on roads is acute in September, October and November, although the days are getting shorter as the sun is lower in the sky – and Brits are being warned that wearing the wrong sunglasses in response is dangerous There is a risk of an accident and a hefty fine.

It is not a legal requirement to wear sunglasses in bright light, but motorists must take steps to ensure they are not blinded and can see other cars clearly.

Jayne Orme, Associate Solicitor at Fletchers Group, points out that Rule 92 of the Highway Code requires that “you must be able to read a vehicle number plate from 20 meters away in good daylight”, and Kris Buchanan of Scullion Law , points out that Rule 237 of the Highway Code states that drivers must slow down or stop if they are “blinded by bright sunlight”.

Autumn is the time of golden leaves and blackberry sprinkles – and of being amazed while driving

He explains: “This means that if a driver fails to react to bright sunlight in time and is involved in an accident, it could be assessed by police as ‘driving without due caution and attention’, which could result in the driver is caught.” is either offered a fixed penalty of three points and a £100 fine or even taken to court [where the fine could be increased significantly]. Therefore, it seems advisable for drivers to wear sunglasses on a sunny day.”

According to the Ministry of Transport, an average of 653 road users are killed or seriously injured by bright sunlight every year.

What types of sunglasses are best for blocking glare from the sun?

For daytime driving, the AA recommends sunglasses with “filtering category two” lenses that “transmit between 18 and 43 percent of light.”

Tinted eyeglass lenses, the Automobile Association explains, are classified according to their tint density, and sunglasses are required by law to display their filter category number, which ranges from “zero” to “four.”

The AA says, “Filter category four lenses transmit only between three and eight percent of light and are not suitable for driving at any time.”

Category 1 lenses are suitable for weak sunlight, category 3 lenses for bright sunlight.

Categories one to three are not at all suitable for night driving.

Ms Orme adds: “Polarized lenses typically have a fixed tint and are specifically designed to reduce glare – particularly effective in light shining off wet roads.”

“Pink, red and blue tones are best avoided as they can distort the colors at traffic lights.”

“It’s always a wise idea to buy your sunglasses from a reputable supplier where the sunglasses should be CE, UV400 or British Standard marked to ensure they offer adequate UV protection.”

“Sunglasses with an anti-reflective coating and a hard coating to prevent scratching the lenses are also recommended.” It’s best to avoid sunglasses with deep arms as they can block your peripheral vision, which is essential for safe driving.”

Although the days are getting shorter, the problem of glare from the sun on roads is acute in September, October and November as the sun is lower in the sky