From splashing pedestrians to dirty number plates – take our quiz to find out which obscure driving offences could land YOU a hefty fine

BRITISH motorists face tough penalties for falling foul of a number of lesser-known road laws.

From splashing a pedestrian to paying with your mobile phone at the drive-thru, the offences attract much larger fines than you might expect.

A study by Select Car Leasing revealed a large number of British drivers still break up to seven of these lesser known laws on a regular basis.

Combined they carry fines worth a whopping £14,060, along with 27 penalty points.

But Brits are still risking getting caught each time they head out onto the road.

Take the interactive quiz below to find out which offences you may be guilty of, and the fines they carry.

According to the study, one in five drivers admitted to splashing a pedestrian in the last 12 months, which could cost them as much as £5,000 if caught by police.

Pet owners are risking a similar fine, with 40 per cent letting their furry friend roam freely around their car.
Around a third of drivers risk a £1,000 charge and six points each year for touching their phone screen or sat nav while on the road.

Dirty number plates could put a severe dent in your wallet, while a fifth of drivers who regularly try to warn others of a speed trap may find themselves in trouble with police.

And in the winter months, just over 30 per cent are happy to drive around with snow on the roof of their car, despite this being a chargeable offence carrying an irritating £60 fine.

Drivers even face fines of up to £1,000 for using their mobile phones to pay for fast food at the drive-thru.