Motorists could be forced to fork out £1,000 if they get behind the wheel while wearing Halloween costumes. There are a number of simple mistakes drivers often make during spooky season, which could land them in trouble with the law.

Splashing trick-or-treaters should also be avoided, according to Compare the Market. The firm has compiled a list of regulations to help motorists avoid fines or penalties while enjoying the festivities, which you'll find listed below.

Car insurance expert, Julie Daniels, said: “When heading to your Halloween party this spooky season, make sure you’re fully aware of the rules of the road to ensure you keep yourself, and others, safe. Staying up to date with the latest version of the Highway Code is also the best way to avoid fines and penalties while driving."

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She continued: "Even having just a few penalty points on your licence could cause issues for you, as they stay on your record for at least four years and make it more difficult to get good car insurance deals."

Don't drive in your Halloween costume

Driving in fancy dress can land motorists a hefty fine, something 54 per cent of UK drivers didn't realise. While wearing a costume isn’t illegal, if it prevents the driver from using the vehicle’s controls in the correct manner, they would be in breach of rule 97 of the Highway Code. This could result in a £1,000 fine, three penalty points, or a discretionary qualification.

Don't drive in masks or coloured contact lenses

If a scary mask, tinted glasses or coloured contact lenses form part of your costume, avoid wearing them behind the wheel. Rule 94 of the Highway Code states that drivers shouldn’t use tinted glasses, lenses, or visors at night if they restrict their vision.

This is because it can impact the control of the vehicle and the view of the road. Those breaking this rule, they could face a £1,000 fine and three penalty points or a discretionary disqualification.

Don't decorate your vehicle

While it can be tempting, doing so could incur a hefty fine. If decorations obscure the view or distract from driving, motorists could be in violation of regulation 30 of the Road Vehicles Regulations 1986, which could result in a fine of up to £1,000 and three penalty points.

Windows should be kept completely free from any obstruction and nothing should be hanging on the inside of the car that could block the view of the road.

Don't splash trick-or-treaters

Drivers need to be extra cautious to avoid splashing trick-or-treaters - or any other pedestrian - this Halloween. Under Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, this is classed as driving "without reasonable consideration for other persons”, and it could lead to a £100 fine and three penalty points.