Drivers may be hit with a whopping four-figure fee for failing to press a common switch located on dashboards across the UK.

Motorists are at risk of being slapped with a £5,000 fine for failing to press a button on their car dashboard this month. A leading expert has warned drivers are at risk of "breaking the Highway Code" if they don’t turn on their air conditioning in hot weather due to a simple rule .

Louise Thomas, motor insurance expert for Confused.com stressed the switch was crucial to help drivers "avoid drowsiness" while behind the wheel. The start of summer could be one of the most dangerous times with temperatures set to soar in the coming days. According to the Met Office , temperatures could hit 26C in London on Wednesday, with the warmer weather to remain well i

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