The RAC is warning drivers they could be landed with a fine of up to £1,000 for making a common driving mistake this winter . Guidance from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) states that fog lights should only be switched on when visibility drops below 100 metres when driving on British roads, but according to new research, as many as 60% of drivers use their fog lights at the wrong times.

Findings from a survey conducted by eBay have found that more than one in 10 drivers switch on their fog lights when visibility is less than 300 metres, which means motorists risk being fined up to £1,000 and given three penalty points on their licence. The Highway Code states that drivers must use headlights when visibility on the road is seriously reduced, and this is generally w

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