The Bank Holiday Monday is your next excuse to swap the office for the open road. The August bank holiday is fast approaching in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, promising three days of road trips, festivals and family gatherings.

But before you get too confident about your getaway plans, be aware of a few driving habits that could see you slapped with fines of up to £5,000 and even stripped of your licence.

Motoring expert Kazimieras Urbonas, from automotive marketplace Ovoko , warns: “Every bank holiday, I see the same thing, careful drivers blindsided by fines for things they never realised were illegal. A fun weekend away can quickly turn into a legal nightmare.”

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