Spring is well and truly on the way and as temperatures begin to soar the pollen count will be steadily on the increase.
That means for those who suffer from hay fever they will be bound to find themselves struggling with the symptoms. Sufferers often experience streaming, swollen eyes, sneezing and a blocked nose.
The symptoms can be irritating and many people seek remedies to help ease it. However taking medication to combat pollen allergies could see you fined £5,000 if you then get behind the wheel.
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Uswitch’s car insurance expert states the Road Traffic Act does not differentiate between illegal drugs, prescription drugs or over the counter medication. Meaning, you could face a drug-driving conviction for driving after taking certain hay fever tablets.
A drug-driving conviction could cost up to £5,000 and could see points added to your licence. Any conviction will normally increase your premiums too.
Some allergy medications can cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and confusion, so if you’re planning a trip, ensure to check any warnings and advice on the medication. Uswitch’s car insurance expert, Joel Kempson, runs through the top tips to help hay fever sufferers while driving.
Top tips to help hay fever sufferers while driving
- Check pollen filters, yes your car will have them
- Keep windows up
- How to keep your car clean inside, and out
- Invest in rubber mats
- Take non-drowsy medication when driving
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