Scotland is currently in the midst of a heatwave, with high temperatures set to remain as the week goes on.
The mercury soared to a sweltering 30.7C in Dumfries on Monday, and with similar scenes across the country, people will be looking for ways to keep cool as they go about their day.
But the public have been reminded that there are certain things that are illegal to do, heatwave or not - and not adhering to the rules could land you in serious trouble with the police.
The Mirror reports that certain activities could land you with a hefty fine or worse if you're caught out.
Here are some of the things that are illegal to do in a heatwave, from leaving dogs in cars to not turning on the air conditioning while driving.
Driving without shoes
Motorists have been reminded that getting behind the wheel barefoot, or wearing flip-flops, can be extremely dangerous.
Not having the correct footwear on when you drive breaches rule 97 of the Highway Code, and could see you charged with driving without due care and attention.
The rule states that you must sport footwear and clothing which still allows you to control the vehicle.
If you get in an accident, and the police see you wearing flip-flops or no shoes at all, you may received a charge for 'driving without due care and attention'.
You may also be fined £100 and receive three points on your licence.
And if it goes to court, this could escalate to a £5,000 fine and nine points, with potentially a driving ban too.
Leaving dogs in cars
Each summer there are plenty of horror stories about leaving dogs in hot cars, so it's important to keep them safe.
If your pet gets too hot, they can suffer heat stroke and even die in some cases.
Mike Thompson, chief operating officer at Leasing Options, said: "In the UK it's not illegal to leave your pet alone in the car, but if something was to happen as the result of leaving them, you could find yourself faced with an animal cruelty charge, an unlimited fine and potential six-months jail sentence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. You should never leave a pet in a car even with the windows open on a hot day."
Not turning on AC or opening car window
Rule 237 of the Highway Code says you must keep your vehicle well-ventilated to avoid drowsiness.
Driving while tired isn’t an offence, but the AA says it can drastically increase your chances of driving dangerously, which can result in a serious penalty.
The maximum penalty for this is two years in prison, 3-11 points and an unlimited fine.
Sunbathing naked
It might be tempting to strip off and sunbathe in the privacy of your own garden, but there's a chance it could get you in trouble.
While it's not illegal to sunbathe naked, it can become an offence if being nude causes distress or alarm to others.
The Crown Prosecution Service says: "In the case of naturism a balance needs to be struck between the naturist's right to freedom of expression and the right of the wider public to be protected from harassment, alarm and distress."
The police say you should always let neighbours know if you plan to sunbathe nude, in order to avoid any awkward situations.
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