British drivers warned they could be hit with £2.5k fine during World Cup

British drivers warned they could be hit with £2.5k fine during World CupAhead of England's first World Cup match later this month, Britain's drivers have been warned to be careful when showing their support for the squad Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Christopher Sharp, News Reporter 11:24, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Updated: 11:41, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Drivers have been warned of a potential fine during the World Cup (stock) (Image: Getty)As England prepares for the beginning of its World Cup campaign in the USA later this month, many fans will want to show their support for the squad. One of the most common ways of doing so is to attach an England flag to the window of one’s car. However, British drivers have been warned that this could land them with a massive fine of up to £2,500, but only under certain conditions. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) According to Section 40A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, it is an offence to use a vehicle on a road if its condition, or any accessories attached to it, could pose a danger or cause injury to another person. As a result, if a flag attached to a car somehow becomes detached and hits another person or car, then SeatPick have suggested this could fall within this offence. The maximum fine for a guilty verdict of this offence is £2,500. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get motoring news and advice plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in...